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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.79, 925.19 and 251.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.79, 925.19 and 251.48 is: 377.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.79 : 925.19 = 251.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.79/925.19 = 251.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.79x = 925.19 × 251.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.79x = 232,665.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,665.52/616.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.22

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