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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.70, 852.36 and 369.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.70, 852.36 and 369.09 is: 509.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.70 : 852.36 = 369.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.70/852.36 = 369.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.70x = 852.36 × 369.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.70x = 314,597.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,597.55/617.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.30

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