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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.67, 923.55 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.67, 923.55 and 250.48 is: 375.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.67 : 923.55 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.67/923.55 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.67x = 923.55 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.67x = 231,330.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,330.80/615.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.74

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