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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.19, 926.02 and 251.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.19, 926.02 and 251.89 is: 377.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.19 : 926.02 = 251.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.19/926.02 = 251.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.19x = 926.02 × 251.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.19x = 233,253.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,253.18/617.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.93

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