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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.63, 926.74 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.63, 926.74 and 252.72 is: 379.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.63 : 926.74 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.63/926.74 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.63x = 926.74 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.63x = 234,206.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,206.05/617.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.20

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