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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.82, 852.36 and 355.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.82, 852.36 and 355.74 is: 490.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.82 : 852.36 = 355.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.82/852.36 = 355.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.82x = 852.36 × 355.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.82x = 303,218.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,218.55/617.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.79

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