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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.98, 926.95 and 252.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.98, 926.95 and 252.68 is: 379.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.98 : 926.95 = 252.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.98/926.95 = 252.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.98x = 926.95 × 252.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.98x = 234,221.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,221.73/617.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.01

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