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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.55, 921.81 and 249.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.55, 921.81 and 249.25 is: 373.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.55 : 921.81 = 249.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.55/921.81 = 249.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.55x = 921.81 × 249.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.55x = 229,759.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,759.77/614.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.87

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