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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.24, 921.52 and 370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.24, 921.52 and 370.32 is: 555.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.24 : 921.52 = 370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.24/921.52 = 370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.24x = 921.52 × 370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.24x = 341,257.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,257.29/614.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.58

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