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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.83, 852.72 and 369.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.83, 852.72 and 369.02 is: 509.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.83 : 852.72 = 369.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.83/852.72 = 369.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.83x = 852.72 × 369.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.83x = 314,670.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,670.73/617.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.32

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