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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.85, 925.34 and 251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.85, 925.34 and 251.58 is: 377.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.85 : 925.34 = 251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.85/925.34 = 251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.85x = 925.34 × 251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.85x = 232,795.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,795.78/616.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.40

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