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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.75, 921.33 and 249.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.75, 921.33 and 249.11 is: 373.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.75 : 921.33 = 249.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.75/921.33 = 249.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.75x = 921.33 × 249.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.75x = 229,515.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,515.43/614.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.35

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