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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.56, 852.24 and 355.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.56, 852.24 and 355.64 is: 490.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.56 : 852.24 = 355.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.56/852.24 = 355.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.56x = 852.24 × 355.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.56x = 303,090.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,090.63/617.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.79

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