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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.94, 852.84 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.94, 852.84 and 356.04 is: 491.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.94 : 852.84 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.94/852.84 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.94x = 852.84 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.94x = 303,645.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,645.15/617.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.38

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