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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.53, 921.94 and 249.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.53, 921.94 and 249.57 is: 374.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.53 : 921.94 = 249.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.53/921.94 = 249.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.53x = 921.94 × 249.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.53x = 230,088.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,088.57/614.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.41

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