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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.59, 927.99 and 207.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.59, 927.99 and 207.76 is: 311.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.59 : 927.99 = 207.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.59/927.99 = 207.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.59x = 927.99 × 207.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.59x = 192,799.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,799.20/618.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.68

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