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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.99, 927.02 and 207.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.99, 927.02 and 207.41 is: 311.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.99 : 927.02 = 207.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.99/927.02 = 207.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.99x = 927.02 × 207.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.99x = 192,269.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,269.10/617.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.12

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