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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.89, 852.72 and 355.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.89, 852.72 and 355.91 is: 491.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.89 : 852.72 = 355.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.89/852.72 = 355.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.89x = 852.72 × 355.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.89x = 303,486.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,486.60/617.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.17

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