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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.96, 926.91 and 252.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.96, 926.91 and 252.74 is: 379.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.96 : 926.91 = 252.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.96/926.91 = 252.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.96x = 926.91 × 252.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.96x = 234,269.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,269.55/617.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.10

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