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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.18, 926.07 and 252.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.18, 926.07 and 252.07 is: 378.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.18 : 926.07 = 252.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.18/926.07 = 252.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.18x = 926.07 × 252.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.18x = 233,434.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,434.46/617.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.23

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