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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.17, 919.77 and 370.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.17, 919.77 and 370.09 is: 554.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.17 : 919.77 = 370.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.17/919.77 = 370.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.17x = 919.77 × 370.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.17x = 340,397.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,397.68/614.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.24

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