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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.40, 924.77 and 205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.40, 924.77 and 205.80 is: 308.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.40 : 924.77 = 205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.40/924.77 = 205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.40x = 924.77 × 205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.40x = 190,320.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,320.49/616.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.76

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