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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.59, 926.25 and 252.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.59, 926.25 and 252.01 is: 377.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.59 : 926.25 = 252.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.59/926.25 = 252.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.59x = 926.25 × 252.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.59x = 233,424.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,424.26/617.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.96

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