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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.72, 852.60 and 385.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.72, 852.60 and 385.04 is: 531.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.72 : 852.60 = 385.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.72/852.60 = 385.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.72x = 852.60 × 385.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.72x = 328,285.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,285.10/617.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.45

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