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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.74, 852.58 and 396.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.74, 852.58 and 396.94 is: 547.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.74 : 852.58 = 396.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.74/852.58 = 396.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.74x = 852.58 × 396.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.74x = 338,423.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,423.11/617.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.84

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