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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.68, 922.05 and 249.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.68, 922.05 and 249.52 is: 374.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.68 : 922.05 = 249.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.68/922.05 = 249.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.68x = 922.05 × 249.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.68x = 230,069.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,069.92/614.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.29

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