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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.13, 851.13 and 395.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.13, 851.13 and 395.73 is: 545.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.13 : 851.13 = 395.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.13/851.13 = 395.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.13x = 851.13 × 395.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.13x = 336,817.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,817.67/617.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.78

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