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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.05, 922.57 and 249.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.05, 922.57 and 249.75 is: 374.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.05 : 922.57 = 249.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.05/922.57 = 249.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.05x = 922.57 × 249.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.05x = 230,410.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,410.61/615.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.62

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