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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.74, 923.63 and 250.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.74, 923.63 and 250.28 is: 375.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.74 : 923.63 = 250.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.74/923.63 = 250.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.74x = 923.63 × 250.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.74x = 231,160.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,160.25/615.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.42

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