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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.29, 925.77 and 252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.29, 925.77 and 252 is: 377.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.29 : 925.77 = 252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.29/925.77 = 252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.29x = 925.77 × 252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.29x = 233,294.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,294.04/617.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.93

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