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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.93, 926.90 and 252.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.93, 926.90 and 252.46 is: 378.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.93 : 926.90 = 252.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.93/926.90 = 252.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.93x = 926.90 × 252.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.93x = 234,003.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,003.91/617.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.69

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