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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.72, 923.57 and 250.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.72, 923.57 and 250.51 is: 375.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.72 : 923.57 = 250.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.72/923.57 = 250.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.72x = 923.57 × 250.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.72x = 231,361.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,361.84/615.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.76

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