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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.52, 926.04 and 252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.52, 926.04 and 252.20 is: 378.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.52 : 926.04 = 252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.52/926.04 = 252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.52x = 926.04 × 252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.52x = 233,547.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,547.29/617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.20

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