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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.94, 852.84 and 355.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.94, 852.84 and 355.95 is: 491.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.94 : 852.84 = 355.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.94/852.84 = 355.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.94x = 852.84 × 355.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.94x = 303,568.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,568.40/617.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.26

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