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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.46, 925.03 and 251.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.46, 925.03 and 251.22 is: 376.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.46 : 925.03 = 251.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.46/925.03 = 251.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.46x = 925.03 × 251.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.46x = 232,386.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,386.04/616.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.97

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