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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.08, 920.54 and 249.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.08, 920.54 and 249.12 is: 373.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.08 : 920.54 = 249.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.08/920.54 = 249.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.08x = 920.54 × 249.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.08x = 229,324.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,324.92/614.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.44

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