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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.80, 923.64 and 250.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.80, 923.64 and 250.61 is: 375.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.80 : 923.64 = 250.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.80/923.64 = 250.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.80x = 923.64 × 250.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.80x = 231,473.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,473.42/615.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.89

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