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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.63, 852.31 and 369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.63, 852.31 and 369 is: 509.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.63 : 852.31 = 369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.63/852.31 = 369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.63x = 852.31 × 369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.63x = 314,502.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,502.85/617.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.21

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