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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.62, 922.65 and 250.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.62, 922.65 and 250.20 is: 374.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.62 : 922.65 = 250.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.62/922.65 = 250.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.62x = 922.65 × 250.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.62x = 230,847.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,847.03/615.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.98

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