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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.32, 921.60 and 249.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.32, 921.60 and 249.14 is: 373.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.32 : 921.60 = 249.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.32/921.60 = 249.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.32x = 921.60 × 249.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.32x = 229,607.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,607.42/614.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.76

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