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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.40, 924.35 and 250.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.40, 924.35 and 250.94 is: 376.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.40 : 924.35 = 250.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.40/924.35 = 250.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.40x = 924.35 × 250.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.40x = 231,958.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,958.39/616.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.31

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