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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.43, 920.97 and 249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.43, 920.97 and 249 is: 373.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.43 : 920.97 = 249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.43/920.97 = 249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.43x = 920.97 × 249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.43x = 229,321.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,321.53/614.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.23

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