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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.40, 927.76 and 207.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.40, 927.76 and 207.60 is: 311.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.40 : 927.76 = 207.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.40/927.76 = 207.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.40x = 927.76 × 207.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.40x = 192,602.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,602.98/618.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.45

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