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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.84, 852.60 and 355.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.84, 852.60 and 355.76 is: 490.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.84 : 852.60 = 355.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.84/852.60 = 355.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.84x = 852.60 × 355.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.84x = 303,320.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,320.98/617.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.94

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