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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.43, 921.65 and 357.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.43, 921.65 and 357.75 is: 536.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.43 : 921.65 = 357.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.43/921.65 = 357.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.43x = 921.65 × 357.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.43x = 329,718.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,718.50/614.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.63

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