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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.88, 923.34 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.88, 923.34 and 250.48 is: 375.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.88 : 923.34 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.88/923.34 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.88x = 923.34 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.88x = 231,278.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,278.20/615.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.52

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