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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.58, 921.41 and 371.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.58, 921.41 and 371.05 is: 556.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.58 : 921.41 = 371.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.58/921.41 = 371.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.58x = 921.41 × 371.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.58x = 341,887.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,887.98/614.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.30

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