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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.67, 852.39 and 384.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.67, 852.39 and 384.75 is: 530.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.67 : 852.39 = 384.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.67/852.39 = 384.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.67x = 852.39 × 384.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.67x = 327,957.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,957.05/617.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.96

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