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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.40, 852.11 and 396.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.40, 852.11 and 396.59 is: 547.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.40 : 852.11 = 396.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.40/852.11 = 396.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.40x = 852.11 × 396.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.40x = 337,932.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,932.06/617.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.35

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