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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.75, 852.56 and 341.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.75, 852.56 and 341.75 is: 471.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.75 : 852.56 = 341.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.75/852.56 = 341.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.75x = 852.56 × 341.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.75x = 291,362.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,362.38/617.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.65

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