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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.73, 922.13 and 249.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.73, 922.13 and 249.51 is: 374.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.73 : 922.13 = 249.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.73/922.13 = 249.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.73x = 922.13 × 249.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.73x = 230,079.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,079.41/614.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.28

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