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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.21, 921.33 and 370.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.21, 921.33 and 370.53 is: 555.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.21 : 921.33 = 370.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.21/921.33 = 370.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.21x = 921.33 × 370.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.21x = 341,380.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,380.40/614.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.81

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