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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.69, 852.30 and 369.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.69, 852.30 and 369.07 is: 509.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.69 : 852.30 = 369.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.69/852.30 = 369.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.69x = 852.30 × 369.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.69x = 314,556.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,556.23/617.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.24

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