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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.55, 923.61 and 250.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.55, 923.61 and 250.33 is: 375.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.55 : 923.61 = 250.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.55/923.61 = 250.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.55x = 923.61 × 250.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.55x = 231,207.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,207.29/615.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.61

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