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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.63, 852.32 and 385.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.63, 852.32 and 385.07 is: 531.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.63 : 852.32 = 385.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.63/852.32 = 385.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.63x = 852.32 × 385.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.63x = 328,199.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,199.56/617.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.39

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