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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.96, 927.03 and 252.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.96, 927.03 and 252.69 is: 379.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.96 : 927.03 = 252.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.96/927.03 = 252.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.96x = 927.03 × 252.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.96x = 234,251.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,251.21/617.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.07

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