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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.55, 851.94 and 368.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.55, 851.94 and 368.73 is: 508.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.55 : 851.94 = 368.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.55/851.94 = 368.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.55x = 851.94 × 368.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.55x = 314,135.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,135.84/617.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.68

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