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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.85, 923.87 and 250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.85, 923.87 and 250.88 is: 376.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.85 : 923.87 = 250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.85/923.87 = 250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.85x = 923.87 × 250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.85x = 231,780.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,780.51/615.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.36

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