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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.82, 921.98 and 249.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.82, 921.98 and 249.50 is: 374.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.82 : 921.98 = 249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.82/921.98 = 249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.82x = 921.98 × 249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.82x = 230,034.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,034.01/614.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.15

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