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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.70, 851.99 and 368.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.70, 851.99 and 368.83 is: 508.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.70 : 851.99 = 368.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.70/851.99 = 368.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.70x = 851.99 × 368.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.70x = 314,239.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,239.47/617.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.73

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