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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.28, 923.61 and 250.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.28, 923.61 and 250.87 is: 375.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.28 : 923.61 = 250.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.28/923.61 = 250.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.28x = 923.61 × 250.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.28x = 231,706.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,706.04/616.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.98

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