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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.50, 554.93 and 207.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.50, 554.93 and 207.82 is: 311.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.50 : 554.93 = 207.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.50/554.93 = 207.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.50x = 554.93 × 207.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.50x = 115,325.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,325.55/370.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.27

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