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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.92, 852.92 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.92, 852.92 and 356.04 is: 491.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.92 : 852.92 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.92/852.92 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.92x = 852.92 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.92x = 303,673.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,673.64/617.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.44

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