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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.14, 921.99 and 371.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.14, 921.99 and 371.14 is: 557.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.14 : 921.99 = 371.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.14/921.99 = 371.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.14x = 921.99 × 371.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.14x = 342,187.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,187.37/614.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.18

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