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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.83, 923.76 and 250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.83, 923.76 and 250.56 is: 375.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.83 : 923.76 = 250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.83/923.76 = 250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.83x = 923.76 × 250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.83x = 231,457.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,457.31/615.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.85

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