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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.34, 924.58 and 251.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.34, 924.58 and 251.07 is: 376.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.34 : 924.58 = 251.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.34/924.58 = 251.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.34x = 924.58 × 251.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.34x = 232,134.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,134.30/616.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.63

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