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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.35, 924.59 and 251.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.35, 924.59 and 251.08 is: 376.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.35 : 924.59 = 251.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.35/924.59 = 251.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.35x = 924.59 × 251.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.35x = 232,146.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,146.06/616.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.65

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