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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.10, 925.60 and 251.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.10, 925.60 and 251.92 is: 377.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.10 : 925.60 = 251.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.10/925.60 = 251.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.10x = 925.60 × 251.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.10x = 233,177.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,177.15/617.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.86

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