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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.56, 921.88 and 290.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.56, 921.88 and 290.24 is: 435.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.56 : 921.88 = 290.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.56/921.88 = 290.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.56x = 921.88 × 290.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.56x = 267,566.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,566.45/614.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.38

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