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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.33, 921.91 and 249.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.33, 921.91 and 249.13 is: 373.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.33 : 921.91 = 249.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.33/921.91 = 249.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.33x = 921.91 × 249.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.33x = 229,675.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,675.44/614.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.86

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