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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.76, 924.98 and 205.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.76, 924.98 and 205.88 is: 308.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.76 : 924.98 = 205.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.76/924.98 = 205.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.76x = 924.98 × 205.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.76x = 190,434.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,434.88/616.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.77

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