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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.73, 926.73 and 252.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.73, 926.73 and 252.51 is: 378.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.73 : 926.73 = 252.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.73/926.73 = 252.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.73x = 926.73 × 252.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.73x = 234,008.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,008.59/617.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.82

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