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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.61, 925.71 and 251.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.61, 925.71 and 251.97 is: 377.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.61 : 925.71 = 251.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.61/925.71 = 251.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.61x = 925.71 × 251.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.61x = 233,251.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,251.15/617.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.67

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