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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.19, 924.98 and 251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.19, 924.98 and 251.56 is: 377.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.19 : 924.98 = 251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.19/924.98 = 251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.19x = 924.98 × 251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.19x = 232,687.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,687.97/617.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.01

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