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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.77, 923.30 and 250.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.77, 923.30 and 250.13 is: 375.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.77 : 923.30 = 250.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.77/923.30 = 250.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.77x = 923.30 × 250.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.77x = 230,941.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,941.04/615.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.05

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