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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.21, 921.31 and 354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.21, 921.31 and 354.60 is: 531.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.21 : 921.31 = 354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.21/921.31 = 354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.21x = 921.31 × 354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.21x = 326,695.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,695.64/614.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.90

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