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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.84, 852.32 and 396.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.84, 852.32 and 396.72 is: 547.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.84 : 852.32 = 396.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.84/852.32 = 396.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.84x = 852.32 × 396.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.84x = 338,132.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,132.39/617.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.28

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