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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.62, 851.98 and 384.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.62, 851.98 and 384.34 is: 530.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.62 : 851.98 = 384.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.62/851.98 = 384.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.62x = 851.98 × 384.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.62x = 327,449.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,449.99/617.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.18

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