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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.96, 852.74 and 385

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.96, 852.74 and 385 is: 531.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.96 : 852.74 = 385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.96/852.74 = 385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.96x = 852.74 × 385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.96x = 328,304.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,304.90/617.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.27

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