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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.62, 852.31 and 368.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.62, 852.31 and 368.94 is: 509.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.62 : 852.31 = 368.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.62/852.31 = 368.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.62x = 852.31 × 368.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.62x = 314,451.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,451.25/617.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.13

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