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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.61, 852.48 and 385.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.61, 852.48 and 385.14 is: 531.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.61 : 852.48 = 385.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.61/852.48 = 385.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.61x = 852.48 × 385.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.61x = 328,324.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,324.15/617.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.60

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