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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.76, 927.02 and 252.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.76, 927.02 and 252.55 is: 378.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.76 : 927.02 = 252.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.76/927.02 = 252.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.76x = 927.02 × 252.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.76x = 234,118.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,118.90/617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.98

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