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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.68, 852.36 and 368.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.68, 852.36 and 368.92 is: 509.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.68 : 852.36 = 368.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.68/852.36 = 368.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.68x = 852.36 × 368.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.68x = 314,452.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,452.65/617.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.09

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