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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.23, 921.54 and 249.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.23, 921.54 and 249.04 is: 373.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.23 : 921.54 = 249.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.23/921.54 = 249.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.23x = 921.54 × 249.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.23x = 229,500.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,500.32/614.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.64

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