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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.62, 555.93 and 208.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.62, 555.93 and 208.42 is: 312.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.62 : 555.93 = 208.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.62/555.93 = 208.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.62x = 555.93 × 208.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.62x = 115,863.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,863.11/370.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.62

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