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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.67, 852.39 and 352.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.67, 852.39 and 352.14 is: 485.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.67 : 852.39 = 352.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.67/852.39 = 352.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.67x = 852.39 × 352.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.67x = 300,154.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,154.59/617.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.95

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