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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.84, 923.54 and 250.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.84, 923.54 and 250.51 is: 375.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.84 : 923.54 = 250.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.84/923.54 = 250.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.84x = 923.54 × 250.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.84x = 231,350.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,350.14/615.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.67

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