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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.75, 924.33 and 251.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.75, 924.33 and 251.11 is: 376.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.75 : 924.33 = 251.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.75/924.33 = 251.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.75x = 924.33 × 251.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.75x = 232,108.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,108.51/616.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.34

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