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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.97, 852.75 and 356.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.97, 852.75 and 356.01 is: 491.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.97 : 852.75 = 356.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.97/852.75 = 356.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.97x = 852.75 × 356.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.97x = 303,587.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,587.53/617.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.27

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