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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.57, 852.24 and 368.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.57, 852.24 and 368.90 is: 509.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.57 : 852.24 = 368.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.57/852.24 = 368.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.57x = 852.24 × 368.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.57x = 314,391.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,391.34/617.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.08

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