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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.99, 922.58 and 249.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.99, 922.58 and 249.71 is: 374.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.99 : 922.58 = 249.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.99/922.58 = 249.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.99x = 922.58 × 249.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.99x = 230,372.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,372.53/614.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.59

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