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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.93, 852.75 and 369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.93, 852.75 and 369.20 is: 509.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.93 : 852.75 = 369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.93/852.75 = 369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.93x = 852.75 × 369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.93x = 314,835.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,835.30/617.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.50

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