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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.58, 852.30 and 355.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.58, 852.30 and 355.59 is: 490.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.58 : 852.30 = 355.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.58/852.30 = 355.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.58x = 852.30 × 355.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.58x = 303,069.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,069.36/617.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.74

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