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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.69, 924.94 and 251.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.69, 924.94 and 251.49 is: 377.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.69 : 924.94 = 251.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.69/924.94 = 251.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.69x = 924.94 × 251.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.69x = 232,613.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,613.16/616.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.20

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