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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.38, 555.57 and 207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.38, 555.57 and 207.84 is: 311.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.38 : 555.57 = 207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.38/555.57 = 207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.38x = 555.57 × 207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.38x = 115,469.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,469.67/370.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.76

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