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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.27, 555.81 and 208.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.27, 555.81 and 208.27 is: 312.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.27 : 555.81 = 208.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.27/555.81 = 208.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.27x = 555.81 × 208.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.27x = 115,758.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,758.55/370.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.63

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