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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.85, 554.37 and 207.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.85, 554.37 and 207.31 is: 310.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.85 : 554.37 = 207.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.85/554.37 = 207.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.85x = 554.37 × 207.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.85x = 114,926.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,926.44/369.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.74

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