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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.83, 852.55 and 396.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.83, 852.55 and 396.77 is: 547.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.83 : 852.55 = 396.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.83/852.55 = 396.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.83x = 852.55 × 396.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.83x = 338,269.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,269.32/617.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.51

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