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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.95, 925.85 and 251.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.95, 925.85 and 251.73 is: 377.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.95 : 925.85 = 251.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.95/925.85 = 251.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.95x = 925.85 × 251.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.95x = 233,066.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,066.43/616.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.77

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