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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.52, 852.38 and 355.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.52, 852.38 and 355.71 is: 490.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.52 : 852.38 = 355.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.52/852.38 = 355.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.52x = 852.38 × 355.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.52x = 303,198.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,198.31/617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.99

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