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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.94, 852.64 and 352.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.94, 852.64 and 352.38 is: 486.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.94 : 852.64 = 352.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.94/852.64 = 352.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.94x = 852.64 × 352.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.94x = 300,449.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,449.20/617.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.21

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