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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.73, 852.44 and 352.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.73, 852.44 and 352.19 is: 486.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.73 : 852.44 = 352.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.73/852.44 = 352.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.73x = 852.44 × 352.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.73x = 300,214.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,214.82/617.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.00

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