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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.34, 922.79 and 250.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.34, 922.79 and 250.01 is: 374.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.34 : 922.79 = 250.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.34/922.79 = 250.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.34x = 922.79 × 250.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.34x = 230,700.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,700.86/615.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.92

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