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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.61, 923.56 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.61, 923.56 and 250.50 is: 375.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.61 : 923.56 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.61/923.56 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.61x = 923.56 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.61x = 231,350.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,350.83/615.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.81

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