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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.93, 852.73 and 355.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.93, 852.73 and 355.93 is: 491.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.93 : 852.73 = 355.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.93/852.73 = 355.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.93x = 852.73 × 355.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.93x = 303,512.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,512.19/617.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.18

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