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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.75, 921.62 and 249.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.75, 921.62 and 249.29 is: 373.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.75 : 921.62 = 249.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.75/921.62 = 249.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.75x = 921.62 × 249.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.75x = 229,751.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,751.71/614.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.73

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