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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.38, 921.74 and 249.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.38, 921.74 and 249.43 is: 374.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.38 : 921.74 = 249.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.38/921.74 = 249.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.38x = 921.74 × 249.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.38x = 229,905.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,905.00/614.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.20

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