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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.87, 852.75 and 397.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.87, 852.75 and 397.05 is: 547.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.87 : 852.75 = 397.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.87/852.75 = 397.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.87x = 852.75 × 397.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.87x = 338,584.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,584.39/617.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.99

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