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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.27, 922.18 and 371.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.27, 922.18 and 371.27 is: 557.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.27 : 922.18 = 371.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.27/922.18 = 371.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.27x = 922.18 × 371.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.27x = 342,372.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,372.23/614.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.37

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