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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.87, 852.66 and 352.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.87, 852.66 and 352.33 is: 486.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.87 : 852.66 = 352.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.87/852.66 = 352.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.87x = 852.66 × 352.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.87x = 300,415.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,415.94/617.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.21

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