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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.17, 921.50 and 394.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.17, 921.50 and 394.92 is: 592.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.17 : 921.50 = 394.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.17/921.50 = 394.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.17x = 921.50 × 394.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.17x = 363,918.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,918.78/614.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.54

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