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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.59, 925.07 and 251.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.59, 925.07 and 251.31 is: 377.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.59 : 925.07 = 251.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.59/925.07 = 251.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.59x = 925.07 × 251.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.59x = 232,478.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,478.09/616.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.04

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