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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.09, 555.41 and 207.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.09, 555.41 and 207.96 is: 312.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.09 : 555.41 = 207.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.09/555.41 = 207.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.09x = 555.41 × 207.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.09x = 115,503.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,503.06/370.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.09

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