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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.92, 852.90 and 369.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.92, 852.90 and 369.41 is: 509.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.92 : 852.90 = 369.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.92/852.90 = 369.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.92x = 852.90 × 369.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.92x = 315,064.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,064.14/617.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.88

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