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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.58, 923.34 and 250.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.58, 923.34 and 250.36 is: 375.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.58 : 923.34 = 250.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.58/923.34 = 250.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.58x = 923.34 × 250.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.58x = 231,167.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,167.40/615.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.53

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