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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.69, 925.02 and 251.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.69, 925.02 and 251.38 is: 377.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.69 : 925.02 = 251.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.69/925.02 = 251.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.69x = 925.02 × 251.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.69x = 232,531.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,531.53/616.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.06

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