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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.54, 924.72 and 251.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.54, 924.72 and 251.32 is: 376.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.54 : 924.72 = 251.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.54/924.72 = 251.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.54x = 924.72 × 251.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.54x = 232,400.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,400.63/616.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.94

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