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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.84, 852.56 and 355.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.84, 852.56 and 355.64 is: 490.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.84 : 852.56 = 355.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.84/852.56 = 355.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.84x = 852.56 × 355.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.84x = 303,204.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,204.44/617.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.75

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