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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.92, 554.58 and 207.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.92, 554.58 and 207.59 is: 311.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.92 : 554.58 = 207.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.92/554.58 = 207.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.92x = 554.58 × 207.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.92x = 115,122.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,122.49/369.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.21

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