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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.52, 924.84 and 205.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.52, 924.84 and 205.54 is: 308.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.52 : 924.84 = 205.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.52/924.84 = 205.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.52x = 924.84 × 205.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.52x = 190,091.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,091.61/616.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.33

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