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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.63, 555.95 and 209.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.63, 555.95 and 209.31 is: 313.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.63 : 555.95 = 209.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.63/555.95 = 209.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.63x = 555.95 × 209.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.63x = 116,365.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,365.89/370.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.97

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