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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.72, 922.12 and 249.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.72, 922.12 and 249.50 is: 374.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.72 : 922.12 = 249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.72/922.12 = 249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.72x = 922.12 × 249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.72x = 230,070.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,070.62/614.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.27

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