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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.52, 926.43 and 252.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.52, 926.43 and 252.48 is: 378.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.52 : 926.43 = 252.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.52/926.43 = 252.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.52x = 926.43 × 252.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.52x = 233,905.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,905.05/617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.78

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