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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.59, 924.75 and 251.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.59, 924.75 and 251.01 is: 376.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.59 : 924.75 = 251.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.59/924.75 = 251.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.59x = 924.75 × 251.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.59x = 232,121.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,121.50/616.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.46

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