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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.70, 852.35 and 352.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.70, 852.35 and 352.14 is: 485.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.70 : 852.35 = 352.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.70/852.35 = 352.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.70x = 852.35 × 352.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.70x = 300,144.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,144.77/617.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.91

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