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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.88, 852.62 and 355.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.88, 852.62 and 355.85 is: 491.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.88 : 852.62 = 355.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.88/852.62 = 355.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.88x = 852.62 × 355.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.88x = 303,398.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,398.78/617.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.03

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