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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.57, 924.97 and 205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.57, 924.97 and 205.60 is: 308.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.57 : 924.97 = 205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.57/924.97 = 205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.57x = 924.97 × 205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.57x = 190,173.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,173.83/616.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.44

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