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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.84, 923.08 and 250.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.84, 923.08 and 250.54 is: 375.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.84 : 923.08 = 250.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.84/923.08 = 250.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.84x = 923.08 × 250.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.84x = 231,268.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,268.46/615.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.53

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