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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.80, 852 and 396.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.80, 852 and 396.36 is: 546.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.80 : 852 = 396.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.80/852 = 396.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.80x = 852 × 396.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.80x = 337,698.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,698.72/617.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.61

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