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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.78, 852.62 and 369.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.78, 852.62 and 369.24 is: 509.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.78 : 852.62 = 369.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.78/852.62 = 369.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.78x = 852.62 × 369.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.78x = 314,820.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,820.49/617.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.60

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