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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.68, 922.18 and 354.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.68, 922.18 and 354.21 is: 531.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.68 : 922.18 = 354.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.68/922.18 = 354.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.68x = 922.18 × 354.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.68x = 326,644.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,644.29/614.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.41

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