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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.99, 927 and 252.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.99, 927 and 252.53 is: 378.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.99 : 927 = 252.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.99/927 = 252.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.99x = 927 × 252.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.99x = 234,090.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,090.68/617.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.80

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