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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.78, 923.67 and 250.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.78, 923.67 and 250.31 is: 375.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.78 : 923.67 = 250.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.78/923.67 = 250.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.78x = 923.67 × 250.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.78x = 231,203.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,203.84/615.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.47

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