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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.68, 922.50 and 249.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.68, 922.50 and 249.72 is: 374.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.68 : 922.50 = 249.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.68/922.50 = 249.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.68x = 922.50 × 249.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.68x = 230,366.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,366.70/614.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.78

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