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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.60, 852.12 and 355.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.60, 852.12 and 355.56 is: 490.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.60 : 852.12 = 355.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.60/852.12 = 355.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.60x = 852.12 × 355.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.60x = 302,979.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,979.79/617.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.58

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