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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.19, 926.10 and 252.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.19, 926.10 and 252.30 is: 378.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.19 : 926.10 = 252.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.19/926.10 = 252.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.19x = 926.10 × 252.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.19x = 233,655.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,655.03/617.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.58

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