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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.98, 852.86 and 356.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.98, 852.86 and 356.02 is: 491.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.98 : 852.86 = 356.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.98/852.86 = 356.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.98x = 852.86 × 356.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.98x = 303,635.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,635.22/617.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.34

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