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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.23, 926.07 and 252.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.23, 926.07 and 252.06 is: 378.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.23 : 926.07 = 252.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.23/926.07 = 252.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.23x = 926.07 × 252.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.23x = 233,425.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,425.20/617.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.18

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