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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.10, 922.61 and 249.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.10, 922.61 and 249.92 is: 374.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.10 : 922.61 = 249.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.10/922.61 = 249.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.10x = 922.61 × 249.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.10x = 230,574.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,574.70/615.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.86

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