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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.10, 924.14 and 250.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.10, 924.14 and 250.78 is: 376.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.10 : 924.14 = 250.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.10/924.14 = 250.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.10x = 924.14 × 250.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.10x = 231,755.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,755.83/616.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.17

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