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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.61, 852.12 and 381.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.61, 852.12 and 381.64 is: 526.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.61 : 852.12 = 381.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.61/852.12 = 381.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.61x = 852.12 × 381.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.61x = 325,203.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,203.08/617.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.55

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