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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.58, 852.36 and 368.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.58, 852.36 and 368.82 is: 509.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.58 : 852.36 = 368.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.58/852.36 = 368.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.58x = 852.36 × 368.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.58x = 314,367.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,367.42/617.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.03

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