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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.94, 926.38 and 247.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.94, 926.38 and 247.51 is: 371.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.94 : 926.38 = 247.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.94/926.38 = 247.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.94x = 926.38 × 247.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.94x = 229,288.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,288.31/617.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.05

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