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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.94, 924.55 and 250.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.94, 924.55 and 250.97 is: 376.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.94 : 924.55 = 250.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.94/924.55 = 250.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.94x = 924.55 × 250.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.94x = 232,029.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,029.06/615.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.71

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