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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.64, 922.14 and 249.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.64, 922.14 and 249.60 is: 374.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.64 : 922.14 = 249.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.64/922.14 = 249.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.64x = 922.14 × 249.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.64x = 230,166.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,166.14/614.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.47

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