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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.40, 924.74 and 205.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.40, 924.74 and 205.58 is: 308.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.40 : 924.74 = 205.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.40/924.74 = 205.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.40x = 924.74 × 205.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.40x = 190,110.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,110.88/616.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.42

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