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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.76, 852.38 and 369.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.76, 852.38 and 369.04 is: 509.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.76 : 852.38 = 369.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.76/852.38 = 369.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.76x = 852.38 × 369.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.76x = 314,562.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,562.32/617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.20

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