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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.18, 554.56 and 207.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.18, 554.56 and 207.37 is: 310.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.18 : 554.56 = 207.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.18/554.56 = 207.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.18x = 554.56 × 207.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.18x = 114,999.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,999.28/370.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.66

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