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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.60, 851.92 and 396.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.60, 851.92 and 396.18 is: 546.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.60 : 851.92 = 396.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.60/851.92 = 396.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.60x = 851.92 × 396.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.60x = 337,512.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,512.68/617.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.49

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