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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.76, 925.83 and 252.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.76, 925.83 and 252.12 is: 377.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.76 : 925.83 = 252.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.76/925.83 = 252.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.76x = 925.83 × 252.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.76x = 233,420.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,420.26/617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.85

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