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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.67, 926.17 and 252.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.67, 926.17 and 252.27 is: 378.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.67 : 926.17 = 252.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.67/926.17 = 252.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.67x = 926.17 × 252.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.67x = 233,644.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,644.91/617.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.27

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