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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.83, 926.88 and 252.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.83, 926.88 and 252.51 is: 378.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.83 : 926.88 = 252.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.83/926.88 = 252.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.83x = 926.88 × 252.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.83x = 234,040.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,040.57/618.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.20

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