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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.79, 921.72 and 249.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.79, 921.72 and 249.54 is: 374.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.79 : 921.72 = 249.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.79/921.72 = 249.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.79x = 921.72 × 249.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.79x = 230,006.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,006.01/614.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.12

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