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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.58, 926.43 and 206.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.58, 926.43 and 206.72 is: 310.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.58 : 926.43 = 206.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.58/926.43 = 206.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.58x = 926.43 × 206.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.58x = 191,511.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,511.61/617.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.10

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