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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.76, 922.38 and 249.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.76, 922.38 and 249.87 is: 374.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.76 : 922.38 = 249.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.76/922.38 = 249.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.76x = 922.38 × 249.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.76x = 230,475.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,475.09/614.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.90

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