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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.80, 927.10 and 252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.80, 927.10 and 252.60 is: 379.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.80 : 927.10 = 252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.80/927.10 = 252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.80x = 927.10 × 252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.80x = 234,185.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,185.46/617.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.06

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