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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.48, 925.52 and 251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.48, 925.52 and 251.80 is: 377.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.48 : 925.52 = 251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.48/925.52 = 251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.48x = 925.52 × 251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.48x = 233,045.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,045.94/617.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.41

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