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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.75, 926.66 and 252.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.75, 926.66 and 252.53 is: 378.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.75 : 926.66 = 252.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.75/926.66 = 252.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.75x = 926.66 × 252.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.75x = 234,005.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,005.45/617.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.81

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