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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.79, 921.17 and 370.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.79, 921.17 and 370.58 is: 555.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.79 : 921.17 = 370.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.79/921.17 = 370.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.79x = 921.17 × 370.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.79x = 341,363.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,363.50/614.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.25

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