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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.69, 926.52 and 252.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.69, 926.52 and 252.38 is: 378.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.69 : 926.52 = 252.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.69/926.52 = 252.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.69x = 926.52 × 252.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.69x = 233,835.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,835.12/617.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.56

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