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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.76, 852.26 and 384.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.76, 852.26 and 384.75 is: 530.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.76 : 852.26 = 384.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.76/852.26 = 384.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.76x = 852.26 × 384.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.76x = 327,905.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,905.11/617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.80

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