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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.70, 925.02 and 251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.70, 925.02 and 251.24 is: 376.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.70 : 925.02 = 251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.70/925.02 = 251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.70x = 925.02 × 251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.70x = 232,397.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,397.40/616.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.84

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