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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.92, 852.94 and 381.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.92, 852.94 and 381.90 is: 527.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.92 : 852.94 = 381.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.92/852.94 = 381.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.92x = 852.94 × 381.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.92x = 325,737.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,737.79/617.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.15

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