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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.08, 922.58 and 249.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.08, 922.58 and 249.77 is: 374.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.08 : 922.58 = 249.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.08/922.58 = 249.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.08x = 922.58 × 249.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.08x = 230,426.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,426.94/615.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.63

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