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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.80, 852.54 and 355.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.80, 852.54 and 355.78 is: 490.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.80 : 852.54 = 355.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.80/852.54 = 355.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.80x = 852.54 × 355.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.80x = 303,316.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,316.68/617.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.96

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