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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.98, 925.94 and 252.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.98, 925.94 and 252.07 is: 378.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.98 : 925.94 = 252.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.98/925.94 = 252.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.98x = 925.94 × 252.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.98x = 233,401.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,401.70/616.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.30

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