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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.84, 922.43 and 249.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.84, 922.43 and 249.55 is: 374.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.84 : 922.43 = 249.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.84/922.43 = 249.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.84x = 922.43 × 249.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.84x = 230,192.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,192.41/614.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.39

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