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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.55, 923.87 and 251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.55, 923.87 and 251.24 is: 376.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.55 : 923.87 = 251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.55/923.87 = 251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.55x = 923.87 × 251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.55x = 232,109.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,109.11/616.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.47

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