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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.69, 852.51 and 355.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.69, 852.51 and 355.65 is: 490.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.69 : 852.51 = 355.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.69/852.51 = 355.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.69x = 852.51 × 355.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.69x = 303,195.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,195.18/617.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.85

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