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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.74, 919.98 and 380.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.74, 919.98 and 380.38 is: 569.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.74 : 919.98 = 380.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.74/919.98 = 380.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.74x = 919.98 × 380.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.74x = 349,941.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,941.99/614.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.25

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