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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.48, 554.64 and 207.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.48, 554.64 and 207.94 is: 311.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.48 : 554.64 = 207.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.48/554.64 = 207.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.48x = 554.64 × 207.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.48x = 115,331.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,331.84/370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.30

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