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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.68, 926.62 and 252.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.68, 926.62 and 252.26 is: 378.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.68 : 926.62 = 252.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.68/926.62 = 252.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.68x = 926.62 × 252.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.68x = 233,749.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,749.16/617.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.43

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