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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.62, 921.66 and 249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.62, 921.66 and 249.28 is: 373.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.62 : 921.66 = 249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.62/921.66 = 249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.62x = 921.66 × 249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.62x = 229,751.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,751.40/614.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.81

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