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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.81, 852.59 and 355.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.81, 852.59 and 355.89 is: 491.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.81 : 852.59 = 355.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.81/852.59 = 355.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.81x = 852.59 × 355.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.81x = 303,429.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,429.14/617.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.13

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