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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.28, 924.59 and 205.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.28, 924.59 and 205.68 is: 308.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.28 : 924.59 = 205.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.28/924.59 = 205.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.28x = 924.59 × 205.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.28x = 190,168.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,168.64/616.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.58

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