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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.39, 926.04 and 206.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.39, 926.04 and 206.49 is: 309.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.39 : 926.04 = 206.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.39/926.04 = 206.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.39x = 926.04 × 206.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.39x = 191,218.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,218.00/617.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.72

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