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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.84, 852.66 and 352.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.84, 852.66 and 352.36 is: 486.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.84 : 852.66 = 352.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.84/852.66 = 352.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.84x = 852.66 × 352.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.84x = 300,441.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,441.52/617.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.28

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