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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.70, 925.10 and 251.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.70, 925.10 and 251.39 is: 377.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.70 : 925.10 = 251.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.70/925.10 = 251.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.70x = 925.10 × 251.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.70x = 232,560.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,560.89/616.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.11

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