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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.26, 924.66 and 251.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.26, 924.66 and 251.34 is: 377.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.26 : 924.66 = 251.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.26/924.66 = 251.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.26x = 924.66 × 251.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.26x = 232,404.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,404.04/616.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.12

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