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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.37, 555.78 and 208.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.37, 555.78 and 208.10 is: 312.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.37 : 555.78 = 208.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.37/555.78 = 208.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.37x = 555.78 × 208.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.37x = 115,657.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,657.82/370.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.28

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