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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.01, 925.52 and 251.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.01, 925.52 and 251.54 is: 377.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.01 : 925.52 = 251.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.01/925.52 = 251.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.01x = 925.52 × 251.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.01x = 232,808.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,808.24/617.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.32

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