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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.16, 923.49 and 250.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.16, 923.49 and 250.58 is: 375.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.16 : 923.49 = 250.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.16/923.49 = 250.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.16x = 923.49 × 250.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.16x = 231,403.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,403.51/616.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.56

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