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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.38, 925.53 and 251.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.38, 925.53 and 251.94 is: 377.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.38 : 925.53 = 251.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.38/925.53 = 251.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.38x = 925.53 × 251.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.38x = 233,174.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,174.87/617.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.68

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