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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.72, 852.58 and 355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.72, 852.58 and 355.88 is: 491.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.72 : 852.58 = 355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.72/852.58 = 355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.72x = 852.58 × 355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.72x = 303,416.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,416.17/617.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.19

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