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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.21, 927.36 and 207.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.21, 927.36 and 207.63 is: 311.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.21 : 927.36 = 207.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.21/927.36 = 207.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.21x = 927.36 × 207.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.21x = 192,547.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,547.76/618.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.46

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