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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.60, 852.27 and 368.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.60, 852.27 and 368.87 is: 509.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.60 : 852.27 = 368.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.60/852.27 = 368.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.60x = 852.27 × 368.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.60x = 314,373.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,373.27/617.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.02

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