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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.36, 852.08 and 407.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.36, 852.08 and 407.55 is: 562.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.36 : 852.08 = 407.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.36/852.08 = 407.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.36x = 852.08 × 407.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.36x = 347,266.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,266.22/617.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.50

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