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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.91, 922.71 and 249.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.91, 922.71 and 249.96 is: 375.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.91 : 922.71 = 249.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.91/922.71 = 249.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.91x = 922.71 × 249.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.91x = 230,634.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,634.73/614.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.07

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