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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.57, 923.43 and 250.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.57, 923.43 and 250.37 is: 375.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.57 : 923.43 = 250.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.57/923.43 = 250.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.57x = 923.43 × 250.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.57x = 231,193.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,193.30/615.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.58

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