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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.24, 925.82 and 252.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.24, 925.82 and 252.02 is: 378.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.24 : 925.82 = 252.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.24/925.82 = 252.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.24x = 925.82 × 252.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.24x = 233,325.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,325.16/617.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.01

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