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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.17, 852.53 and 397.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.17, 852.53 and 397.04 is: 547.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.17 : 852.53 = 397.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.17/852.53 = 397.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.17x = 852.53 × 397.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.17x = 338,482.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,482.26/618.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.56

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