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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.36, 925.80 and 251.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.36, 925.80 and 251.94 is: 377.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.36 : 925.80 = 251.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.36/925.80 = 251.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.36x = 925.80 × 251.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.36x = 233,246.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,246.05/617.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.82

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