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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.74, 927.78 and 207.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.74, 927.78 and 207.72 is: 311.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.74 : 927.78 = 207.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.74/927.78 = 207.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.74x = 927.78 × 207.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.74x = 192,718.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,718.46/618.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.47

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