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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.78, 926.87 and 252.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.78, 926.87 and 252.37 is: 378.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.78 : 926.87 = 252.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.78/926.87 = 252.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.78x = 926.87 × 252.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.78x = 233,914.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,914.18/617.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.64

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