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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.96, 852.40 and 382.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.96, 852.40 and 382.03 is: 526.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.96 : 852.40 = 382.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.96/852.40 = 382.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.96x = 852.40 × 382.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.96x = 325,642.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,642.37/617.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.96

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