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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.40, 852.09 and 396.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.40, 852.09 and 396.27 is: 546.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.40 : 852.09 = 396.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.40/852.09 = 396.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.40x = 852.09 × 396.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.40x = 337,657.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,657.70/617.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.90

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