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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.88, 852.53 and 369.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.88, 852.53 and 369.10 is: 509.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.88 : 852.53 = 369.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.88/852.53 = 369.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.88x = 852.53 × 369.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.88x = 314,668.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,668.82/617.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.27

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