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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.53, 852.08 and 381.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.53, 852.08 and 381.48 is: 526.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.53 : 852.08 = 381.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.53/852.08 = 381.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.53x = 852.08 × 381.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.53x = 325,051.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,051.48/617.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.37

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