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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.32, 921.28 and 249.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.32, 921.28 and 249.16 is: 373.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.32 : 921.28 = 249.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.32/921.28 = 249.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.32x = 921.28 × 249.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.32x = 229,546.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,546.12/614.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.66

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