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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.78, 928.32 and 207.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.78, 928.32 and 207.96 is: 311.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.78 : 928.32 = 207.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.78/928.32 = 207.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.78x = 928.32 × 207.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.78x = 193,053.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,053.43/618.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.99

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