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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.79, 852.52 and 338

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.79, 852.52 and 338 is: 466.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.79 : 852.52 = 338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.79/852.52 = 338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.79x = 852.52 × 338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.79x = 288,150.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,150.07/617.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.42

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