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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.08, 925.96 and 251.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.08, 925.96 and 251.90 is: 377.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.08 : 925.96 = 251.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.08/925.96 = 251.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.08x = 925.96 × 251.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.08x = 233,249.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,249.32/617.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.99

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