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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.91, 852.60 and 352.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.91, 852.60 and 352.26 is: 486.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.91 : 852.60 = 352.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.91/852.60 = 352.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.91x = 852.60 × 352.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.91x = 300,336.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,336.88/617.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.05

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