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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.51, 924.17 and 205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.51, 924.17 and 205.44 is: 307.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.51 : 924.17 = 205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.51/924.17 = 205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.51x = 924.17 × 205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.51x = 189,855.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,855.84/616.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.95

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