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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.60, 923.38 and 250.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.60, 923.38 and 250.38 is: 375.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.60 : 923.38 = 250.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.60/923.38 = 250.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.60x = 923.38 × 250.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.60x = 231,195.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,195.88/615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.56

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