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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.65, 925.20 and 251.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.65, 925.20 and 251.70 is: 377.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.65 : 925.20 = 251.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.65/925.20 = 251.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.65x = 925.20 × 251.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.65x = 232,872.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,872.84/616.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.64

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