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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.68, 922.72 and 250.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.68, 922.72 and 250.27 is: 375.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.68 : 922.72 = 250.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.68/922.72 = 250.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.68x = 922.72 × 250.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.68x = 230,929.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,929.13/615.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.08

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