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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.36, 925.62 and 252.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.36, 925.62 and 252.05 is: 377.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.36 : 925.62 = 252.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.36/925.62 = 252.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.36x = 925.62 × 252.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.36x = 233,297.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,297.89/617.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.90

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