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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.73, 924.69 and 251.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.73, 924.69 and 251.42 is: 376.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.73 : 924.69 = 251.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.73/924.69 = 251.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.73x = 924.69 × 251.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.73x = 232,484.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,484.30/616.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.96

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