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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.98, 924.44 and 251.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.98, 924.44 and 251.07 is: 376.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.98 : 924.44 = 251.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.98/924.44 = 251.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.98x = 924.44 × 251.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.98x = 232,103.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,103.99/615.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.80

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