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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.49, 926.37 and 252.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.49, 926.37 and 252.27 is: 378.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.49 : 926.37 = 252.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.49/926.37 = 252.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.49x = 926.37 × 252.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.49x = 233,695.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,695.36/617.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.46

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