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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.92, 926.64 and 252.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.92, 926.64 and 252.80 is: 379.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.92 : 926.64 = 252.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.92/926.64 = 252.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.92x = 926.64 × 252.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.92x = 234,254.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,254.59/617.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.10

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