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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.90, 852.46 and 385.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.90, 852.46 and 385.16 is: 531.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.90 : 852.46 = 385.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.90/852.46 = 385.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.90x = 852.46 × 385.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.90x = 328,328.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,328.27/617.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.37

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