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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.41, 923.38 and 250.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.41, 923.38 and 250.46 is: 375.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.41 : 923.38 = 250.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.41/923.38 = 250.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.41x = 923.38 × 250.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.41x = 231,264.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,264.51/615.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.79

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