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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.78, 924.01 and 250.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.78, 924.01 and 250.59 is: 376.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.78 : 924.01 = 250.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.78/924.01 = 250.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.78x = 924.01 × 250.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.78x = 231,550.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,550.50/615.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.03

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