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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.98, 925.08 and 251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.98, 925.08 and 251.46 is: 377.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.98 : 925.08 = 251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.98/925.08 = 251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.98x = 925.08 × 251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.98x = 232,620.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,620.62/616.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.03

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