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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.54, 852.06 and 396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.54, 852.06 and 396.50 is: 547.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.54 : 852.06 = 396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.54/852.06 = 396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.54x = 852.06 × 396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.54x = 337,841.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,841.79/617.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.08

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