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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.37, 924.36 and 205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.37, 924.36 and 205.40 is: 308.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.37 : 924.36 = 205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.37/924.36 = 205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.37x = 924.36 × 205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.37x = 189,859.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,859.89/616.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.03

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