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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.35, 926.09 and 252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.35, 926.09 and 252.08 is: 378.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.35 : 926.09 = 252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.35/926.09 = 252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.35x = 926.09 × 252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.35x = 233,448.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,448.77/617.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.15

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