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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.54, 926.15 and 252.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.54, 926.15 and 252.23 is: 378.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.54 : 926.15 = 252.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.54/926.15 = 252.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.54x = 926.15 × 252.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.54x = 233,596.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,596.92/617.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.27

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