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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.76, 922.95 and 372.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.76, 922.95 and 372.30 is: 558.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.76 : 922.95 = 372.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.76/922.95 = 372.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.76x = 922.95 × 372.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.76x = 343,614.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,614.29/614.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.94

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