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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.54, 925.54 and 251.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.54, 925.54 and 251.62 is: 377.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.54 : 925.54 = 251.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.54/925.54 = 251.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.54x = 925.54 × 251.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.54x = 232,884.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,884.37/616.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.73

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