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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.70, 852.48 and 355.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.70, 852.48 and 355.72 is: 490.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.70 : 852.48 = 355.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.70/852.48 = 355.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.70x = 852.48 × 355.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.70x = 303,244.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,244.19/617.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.92

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