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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.28, 924.62 and 251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.28, 924.62 and 251.16 is: 376.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.28 : 924.62 = 251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.28/924.62 = 251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.28x = 924.62 × 251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.28x = 232,227.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,227.56/616.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.82

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