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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.67, 556.04 and 208.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.67, 556.04 and 208.43 is: 312.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.67 : 556.04 = 208.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.67/556.04 = 208.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.67x = 556.04 × 208.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.67x = 115,895.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,895.42/370.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.66

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