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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.08, 922.59 and 249.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.08, 922.59 and 249.86 is: 374.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.08 : 922.59 = 249.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.08/922.59 = 249.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.08x = 922.59 × 249.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.08x = 230,513.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,513.72/615.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.77

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