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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.91, 852.81 and 378.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.91, 852.81 and 378.78 is: 522.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.91 : 852.81 = 378.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.91/852.81 = 378.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.91x = 852.81 × 378.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.91x = 323,029.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,029.50/617.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.78

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