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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.14, 922.71 and 249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.14, 922.71 and 249.84 is: 374.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.14 : 922.71 = 249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.14/922.71 = 249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.14x = 922.71 × 249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.14x = 230,528.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,528.62/615.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.76

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