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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.88, 852.36 and 408.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.88, 852.36 and 408.36 is: 563.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.88 : 852.36 = 408.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.88/852.36 = 408.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.88x = 852.36 × 408.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.88x = 348,069.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,069.73/617.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.33

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