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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.79, 923.28 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.79, 923.28 and 250.48 is: 375.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.79 : 923.28 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.79/923.28 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.79x = 923.28 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.79x = 231,263.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,263.17/615.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.56

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