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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.94, 921.59 and 249.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.94, 921.59 and 249.53 is: 373.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.94 : 921.59 = 249.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.94/921.59 = 249.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.94x = 921.59 × 249.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.94x = 229,960.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,960.37/614.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.96

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