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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614, 919.62 and 370.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614, 919.62 and 370.22 is: 554.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614 : 919.62 = 370.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614/919.62 = 370.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614x = 919.62 × 370.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614x = 340,461.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,461.72/614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.50

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