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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.62, 554.55 and 207.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.62, 554.55 and 207.42 is: 311.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.62 : 554.55 = 207.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.62/554.55 = 207.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.62x = 554.55 × 207.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.62x = 115,023.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,023.72/369.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.19

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