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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.48, 926.06 and 252.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.48, 926.06 and 252.12 is: 378.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.48 : 926.06 = 252.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.48/926.06 = 252.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.48x = 926.06 × 252.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.48x = 233,478.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,478.25/617.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.11

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