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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.04, 922.58 and 249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.04, 922.58 and 249.76 is: 374.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.04 : 922.58 = 249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.04/922.58 = 249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.04x = 922.58 × 249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.04x = 230,423.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,423.58/615.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.65

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