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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.53, 852.20 and 337.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.53, 852.20 and 337.77 is: 466.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.53 : 852.20 = 337.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.53/852.20 = 337.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.53x = 852.20 × 337.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.53x = 287,847.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,847.59/617.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.13

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