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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.58, 921.83 and 249.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.58, 921.83 and 249.27 is: 373.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.58 : 921.83 = 249.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.58/921.83 = 249.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.58x = 921.83 × 249.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.58x = 229,779.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,779.86/614.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.88

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