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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.21, 921.36 and 249.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.21, 921.36 and 249.03 is: 373.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.21 : 921.36 = 249.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.21/921.36 = 249.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.21x = 921.36 × 249.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.21x = 229,446.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,446.28/614.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.57

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