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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.42, 921.09 and 249.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.42, 921.09 and 249.14 is: 373.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.42 : 921.09 = 249.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.42/921.09 = 249.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.42x = 921.09 × 249.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.42x = 229,480.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,480.36/614.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.49

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