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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.60, 924.18 and 251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.60, 924.18 and 251.56 is: 377.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.60 : 924.18 = 251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.60/924.18 = 251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.60x = 924.18 × 251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.60x = 232,486.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,486.72/616.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.05

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