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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.73, 921.78 and 249.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.73, 921.78 and 249.42 is: 374.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.73 : 921.78 = 249.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.73/921.78 = 249.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.73x = 921.78 × 249.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.73x = 229,910.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,910.37/614.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.00

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