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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.73, 925.04 and 251.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.73, 925.04 and 251.51 is: 377.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.73 : 925.04 = 251.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.73/925.04 = 251.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.73x = 925.04 × 251.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.73x = 232,652.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,652.81/616.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.24

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