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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.16, 851.37 and 396.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.16, 851.37 and 396.03 is: 546.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.16 : 851.37 = 396.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.16/851.37 = 396.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.16x = 851.37 × 396.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.16x = 337,168.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,168.06/617.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.32

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