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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.60, 852.72 and 397.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.60, 852.72 and 397.12 is: 548.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.60 : 852.72 = 397.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.60/852.72 = 397.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.60x = 852.72 × 397.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.60x = 338,632.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,632.17/617.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.30

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