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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.50, 852.76 and 396.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.50, 852.76 and 396.54 is: 547.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.50 : 852.76 = 396.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.50/852.76 = 396.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.50x = 852.76 × 396.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.50x = 338,153.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,153.45/617.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.62

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