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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.44, 555.30 and 207.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.44, 555.30 and 207.80 is: 311.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.44 : 555.30 = 207.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.44/555.30 = 207.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.44x = 555.30 × 207.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.44x = 115,388.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,388.56/370.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.49

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