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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.61, 851.88 and 381.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.61, 851.88 and 381.37 is: 526.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.61 : 851.88 = 381.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.61/851.88 = 381.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.61x = 851.88 × 381.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.61x = 324,881.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,881.48/617.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.03

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