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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.84, 924.85 and 251.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.84, 924.85 and 251.26 is: 376.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.84 : 924.85 = 251.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.84/924.85 = 251.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.84x = 924.85 × 251.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.84x = 232,375.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,375.81/616.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.72

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