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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.20, 924.33 and 250.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.20, 924.33 and 250.98 is: 376.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.20 : 924.33 = 250.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.20/924.33 = 250.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.20x = 924.33 × 250.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.20x = 231,988.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,988.34/616.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.48

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