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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.80, 852.46 and 369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.80, 852.46 and 369.12 is: 509.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.80 : 852.46 = 369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.80/852.46 = 369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.80x = 852.46 × 369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.80x = 314,660.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,660.04/617.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.32

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