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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.40, 924.48 and 251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.40, 924.48 and 251.44 is: 377.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.40 : 924.48 = 251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.40/924.48 = 251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.40x = 924.48 × 251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.40x = 232,451.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,451.25/616.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.11

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