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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.09, 925.40 and 251.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.09, 925.40 and 251.75 is: 377.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.09 : 925.40 = 251.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.09/925.40 = 251.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.09x = 925.40 × 251.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.09x = 232,972.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,972.39/617.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.54

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