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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.76, 925.52 and 251.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.76, 925.52 and 251.55 is: 377.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.76 : 925.52 = 251.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.76/925.52 = 251.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.76x = 925.52 × 251.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.76x = 232,813.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,813.42/616.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.48

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