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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.33, 919.86 and 370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.33, 919.86 and 370.52 is: 554.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.33 : 919.86 = 370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.33/919.86 = 370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.33x = 919.86 × 370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.33x = 340,826.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,826.53/614.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.79

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