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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.78, 925.51 and 251.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.78, 925.51 and 251.59 is: 377.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.78 : 925.51 = 251.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.78/925.51 = 251.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.78x = 925.51 × 251.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.78x = 232,849.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,849.06/616.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.52

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