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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.87, 923.85 and 250.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.87, 923.85 and 250.65 is: 375.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.87 : 923.85 = 250.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.87/923.85 = 250.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.87x = 923.85 × 250.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.87x = 231,563.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,563.00/615.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.99

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