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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.98, 924.75 and 251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.98, 924.75 and 251.28 is: 376.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.98 : 924.75 = 251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.98/924.75 = 251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.98x = 924.75 × 251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.98x = 232,371.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,371.18/616.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.63

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