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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.92, 852.75 and 382.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.92, 852.75 and 382.03 is: 527.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.92 : 852.75 = 382.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.92/852.75 = 382.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.92x = 852.75 × 382.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.92x = 325,776.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,776.08/617.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.21

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