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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.70, 852.48 and 369.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.70, 852.48 and 369.01 is: 509.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.70 : 852.48 = 369.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.70/852.48 = 369.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.70x = 852.48 × 369.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.70x = 314,571.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,571.80/617.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.27

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