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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.12, 926.13 and 251.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.12, 926.13 and 251.93 is: 378.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.12 : 926.13 = 251.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.12/926.13 = 251.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.12x = 926.13 × 251.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.12x = 233,319.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,319.93/617.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.08

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