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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.84, 926.70 and 252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.84, 926.70 and 252.92 is: 379.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.84 : 926.70 = 252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.84/926.70 = 252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.84x = 926.70 × 252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.84x = 234,380.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,380.96/617.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.36

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