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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.47, 852.21 and 396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.47, 852.21 and 396.50 is: 547.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.47 : 852.21 = 396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.47/852.21 = 396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.47x = 852.21 × 396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.47x = 337,901.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,901.27/617.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.24

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