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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.69, 922.40 and 249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.69, 922.40 and 249.44 is: 374.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.69 : 922.40 = 249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.69/922.40 = 249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.69x = 922.40 × 249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.69x = 230,086.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,086.39/614.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.32

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