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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.92, 921.63 and 249.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.92, 921.63 and 249.52 is: 373.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.92 : 921.63 = 249.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.92/921.63 = 249.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.92x = 921.63 × 249.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.92x = 229,965.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,965.12/614.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.98

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