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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.04, 851.10 and 395.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.04, 851.10 and 395.64 is: 545.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.04 : 851.10 = 395.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.04/851.10 = 395.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.04x = 851.10 × 395.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.04x = 336,729.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,729.20/617.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.72

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