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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.10, 924.90 and 251.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.10, 924.90 and 251.70 is: 377.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.10 : 924.90 = 251.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.10/924.90 = 251.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.10x = 924.90 × 251.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.10x = 232,797.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,797.33/617.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.24

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