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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.58, 852.60 and 381.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.58, 852.60 and 381.60 is: 526.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.58 : 852.60 = 381.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.58/852.60 = 381.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.58x = 852.60 × 381.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.58x = 325,352.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,352.16/617.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.82

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