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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.17, 927.27 and 207.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.17, 927.27 and 207.29 is: 310.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.17 : 927.27 = 207.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.17/927.27 = 207.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.17x = 927.27 × 207.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.17x = 192,216.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,216.12/618.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.95

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