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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.57, 922.05 and 249.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.57, 922.05 and 249.26 is: 373.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.57 : 922.05 = 249.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.57/922.05 = 249.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.57x = 922.05 × 249.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.57x = 229,825.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,825.57/614.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.96

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