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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.80, 852.08 and 369.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.80, 852.08 and 369.06 is: 509.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.80 : 852.08 = 369.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.80/852.08 = 369.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.80x = 852.08 × 369.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.80x = 314,471.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,471.38/617.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.02

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