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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.70, 921.66 and 244.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.70, 921.66 and 244.53 is: 366.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.70 : 921.66 = 244.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.70/921.66 = 244.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.70x = 921.66 × 244.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.70x = 225,373.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,373.52/614.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.64

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