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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.93, 925.40 and 251.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.93, 925.40 and 251.47 is: 377.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.93 : 925.40 = 251.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.93/925.40 = 251.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.93x = 925.40 × 251.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.93x = 232,710.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,710.34/616.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.21

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