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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.94, 852.72 and 352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.94, 852.72 and 352.44 is: 486.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.94 : 852.72 = 352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.94/852.72 = 352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.94x = 852.72 × 352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.94x = 300,532.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,532.64/617.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.35

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