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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.51, 924.17 and 251.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.51, 924.17 and 251.01 is: 376.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.51 : 924.17 = 251.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.51/924.17 = 251.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.51x = 924.17 × 251.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.51x = 231,975.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,975.91/615.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.88

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