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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.86, 920.90 and 370.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.86, 920.90 and 370.88 is: 555.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.86 : 920.90 = 370.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.86/920.90 = 370.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.86x = 920.90 × 370.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.86x = 341,543.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,543.39/614.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.48

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