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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.57, 852.21 and 355.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.57, 852.21 and 355.53 is: 490.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.57 : 852.21 = 355.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.57/852.21 = 355.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.57x = 852.21 × 355.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.57x = 302,986.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,986.22/617.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.61

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