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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.96, 924.83 and 252.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.96, 924.83 and 252.01 is: 377.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.96 : 924.83 = 252.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.96/924.83 = 252.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.96x = 924.83 × 252.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.96x = 233,067.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,067.25/616.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.77

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