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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.57, 928.77 and 208.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.57, 928.77 and 208.50 is: 312.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.57 : 928.77 = 208.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.57/928.77 = 208.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.57x = 928.77 × 208.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.57x = 193,644.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,644.28/619.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.55

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