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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.21, 925.80 and 252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.21, 925.80 and 252 is: 378.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.21 : 925.80 = 252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.21/925.80 = 252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.21x = 925.80 × 252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.21x = 233,301.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,301.60/617.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.00

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