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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.63, 852.73 and 385.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.63, 852.73 and 385.16 is: 531.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.63 : 852.73 = 385.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.63/852.73 = 385.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.63x = 852.73 × 385.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.63x = 328,432.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,432.26/617.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.77

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