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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.96, 924.08 and 250.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.96, 924.08 and 250.79 is: 376.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.96 : 924.08 = 250.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.96/924.08 = 250.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.96x = 924.08 × 250.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.96x = 231,744.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,744.15/615.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.23

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