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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.05, 924.36 and 250.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.05, 924.36 and 250.83 is: 376.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.05 : 924.36 = 250.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.05/924.36 = 250.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.05x = 924.36 × 250.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.05x = 231,857.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,857.22/616.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.36

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