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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.13, 925.74 and 252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.13, 925.74 and 252 is: 378.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.13 : 925.74 = 252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.13/925.74 = 252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.13x = 925.74 × 252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.13x = 233,286.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,286.48/617.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.02

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