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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.65, 852.31 and 355.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.65, 852.31 and 355.71 is: 490.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.65 : 852.31 = 355.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.65/852.31 = 355.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.65x = 852.31 × 355.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.65x = 303,175.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,175.19/617.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.85

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