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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.95, 852.75 and 355.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.95, 852.75 and 355.97 is: 491.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.95 : 852.75 = 355.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.95/852.75 = 355.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.95x = 852.75 × 355.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.95x = 303,553.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,553.42/617.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.23

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