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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.72, 927.89 and 207.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.72, 927.89 and 207.77 is: 311.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.72 : 927.89 = 207.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.72/927.89 = 207.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.72x = 927.89 × 207.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.72x = 192,782.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,782.03/618.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.58

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