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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.28, 851.04 and 395.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.28, 851.04 and 395.75 is: 546.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.28 : 851.04 = 395.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.28/851.04 = 395.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.28x = 851.04 × 395.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.28x = 336,801.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,801.21/616.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.51

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