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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.32, 924.50 and 251.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.32, 924.50 and 251.12 is: 376.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.32 : 924.50 = 251.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.32/924.50 = 251.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.32x = 924.50 × 251.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.32x = 232,160.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,160.44/616.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.69

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