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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.90, 852.86 and 356.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.90, 852.86 and 356.09 is: 491.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.90 : 852.86 = 356.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.90/852.86 = 356.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.90x = 852.86 × 356.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.90x = 303,691.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,691.54/617.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.49

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