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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.41, 921.96 and 249.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.41, 921.96 and 249.45 is: 374.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.41 : 921.96 = 249.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.41/921.96 = 249.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.41x = 921.96 × 249.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.41x = 229,986.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,986.54/614.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.32

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