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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.19, 923.70 and 250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.19, 923.70 and 250.70 is: 375.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.19 : 923.70 = 250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.19/923.70 = 250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.19x = 923.70 × 250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.19x = 231,571.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,571.59/616.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.81

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