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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.83, 852.52 and 369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.83, 852.52 and 369.20 is: 509.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.83 : 852.52 = 369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.83/852.52 = 369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.83x = 852.52 × 369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.83x = 314,750.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,750.38/617.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.44

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