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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.35, 925.62 and 252.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.35, 925.62 and 252.04 is: 377.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.35 : 925.62 = 252.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.35/925.62 = 252.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.35x = 925.62 × 252.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.35x = 233,293.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,293.26/617.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.89

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