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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.43, 924.80 and 251.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.43, 924.80 and 251.19 is: 376.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.43 : 924.80 = 251.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.43/924.80 = 251.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.43x = 924.80 × 251.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.43x = 232,300.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,300.51/616.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.85

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