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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.90, 852.57 and 381.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.90, 852.57 and 381.87 is: 526.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.90 : 852.57 = 381.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.90/852.57 = 381.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.90x = 852.57 × 381.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.90x = 325,570.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,570.91/617.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.90

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