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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.54, 927.04 and 252.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.54, 927.04 and 252.62 is: 379.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.54 : 927.04 = 252.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.54/927.04 = 252.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.54x = 927.04 × 252.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.54x = 234,188.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,188.84/617.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.23

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