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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.74, 921.87 and 272.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.74, 921.87 and 272.50 is: 408.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.74 : 921.87 = 272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.74/921.87 = 272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.74x = 921.87 × 272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.74x = 251,209.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,209.58/614.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.64

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