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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.48, 554.97 and 207.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.48, 554.97 and 207.82 is: 311.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.48 : 554.97 = 207.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.48/554.97 = 207.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.48x = 554.97 × 207.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.48x = 115,335.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,335.73/370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.31

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