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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.05, 925.55 and 251.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.05, 925.55 and 251.74 is: 377.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.05 : 925.55 = 251.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.05/925.55 = 251.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.05x = 925.55 × 251.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.05x = 232,996.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,996.70/617.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.60

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