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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.23, 923.90 and 250.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.23, 923.90 and 250.71 is: 375.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.23 : 923.90 = 250.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.23/923.90 = 250.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.23x = 923.90 × 250.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.23x = 231,629.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,629.72/616.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.88

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