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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.89, 922.32 and 249.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.89, 922.32 and 249.94 is: 374.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.89 : 922.32 = 249.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.89/922.32 = 249.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.89x = 922.32 × 249.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.89x = 230,520.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,520.63/614.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.90

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