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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.80, 921.90 and 249.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.80, 921.90 and 249.52 is: 374.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.80 : 921.90 = 249.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.80/921.90 = 249.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.80x = 921.90 × 249.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.80x = 230,032.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,032.49/614.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.16

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