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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.18, 851.56 and 393.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.18, 851.56 and 393.04 is: 542.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.18 : 851.56 = 393.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.18/851.56 = 393.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.18x = 851.56 × 393.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.18x = 334,697.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,697.14/617.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.30

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