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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.13, 926.16 and 252.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.13, 926.16 and 252.03 is: 378.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.13 : 926.16 = 252.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.13/926.16 = 252.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.13x = 926.16 × 252.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.13x = 233,420.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,420.10/617.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.23

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