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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.13, 923.59 and 251.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.13, 923.59 and 251.13 is: 376.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.13 : 923.59 = 251.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.13/923.59 = 251.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.13x = 923.59 × 251.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.13x = 231,939.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,939.90/616.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.45

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