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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.43, 921.24 and 248.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.43, 921.24 and 248.79 is: 373.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.43 : 921.24 = 248.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.43/921.24 = 248.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.43x = 921.24 × 248.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.43x = 229,195.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,195.30/614.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.02

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