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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.24, 925.16 and 251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.24, 925.16 and 251.64 is: 377.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.24 : 925.16 = 251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.24/925.16 = 251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.24x = 925.16 × 251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.24x = 232,806.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,806.00/617.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.17

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