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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.67, 852.33 and 355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.67, 852.33 and 355.68 is: 490.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.67 : 852.33 = 355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.67/852.33 = 355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.67x = 852.33 × 355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.67x = 303,156.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,156.73/617.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.81

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