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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.04, 921.88 and 249.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.04, 921.88 and 249.60 is: 374.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.04 : 921.88 = 249.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.04/921.88 = 249.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.04x = 921.88 × 249.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.04x = 230,101.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,101.25/615.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.12

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