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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.10, 554.61 and 207.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.10, 554.61 and 207.83 is: 311.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.10 : 554.61 = 207.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.10/554.61 = 207.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.10x = 554.61 × 207.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.10x = 115,264.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,264.60/370.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.44

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