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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.52, 925.67 and 252.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.52, 925.67 and 252.57 is: 378.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.52 : 925.67 = 252.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.52/925.67 = 252.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.52x = 925.67 × 252.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.52x = 233,800.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,800.57/617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.61

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