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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.75, 925.83 and 252.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.75, 925.83 and 252.11 is: 377.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.75 : 925.83 = 252.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.75/925.83 = 252.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.75x = 925.83 × 252.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.75x = 233,411.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,411.00/617.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.84

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