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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.38, 923.96 and 251.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.38, 923.96 and 251.38 is: 376.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.38 : 923.96 = 251.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.38/923.96 = 251.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.38x = 923.96 × 251.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.38x = 232,265.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,265.06/616.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.82

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