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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.96, 554.96 and 207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.96, 554.96 and 207.52 is: 311.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.96 : 554.96 = 207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.96/554.96 = 207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.96x = 554.96 × 207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.96x = 115,165.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,165.30/369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.29

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