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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.84, 927.09 and 252.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.84, 927.09 and 252.59 is: 379.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.84 : 927.09 = 252.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.84/927.09 = 252.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.84x = 927.09 × 252.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.84x = 234,175.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,175.98/617.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.03

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