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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.39, 925.87 and 252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.39, 925.87 and 252.08 is: 378.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.39 : 925.87 = 252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.39/925.87 = 252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.39x = 925.87 × 252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.39x = 233,388.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,388.68/617.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.03

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