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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.64, 851.76 and 396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.64, 851.76 and 396.24 is: 546.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.64 : 851.76 = 396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.64/851.76 = 396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.64x = 851.76 × 396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.64x = 337,501.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,501.38/617.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.44

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