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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.57, 921.85 and 249.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.57, 921.85 and 249.61 is: 374.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.57 : 921.85 = 249.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.57/921.85 = 249.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.57x = 921.85 × 249.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.57x = 230,102.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,102.98/614.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.41

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