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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.71, 554.90 and 207.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.71, 554.90 and 207.90 is: 311.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.71 : 554.90 = 207.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.71/554.90 = 207.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.71x = 554.90 × 207.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.71x = 115,362.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,362.67/370.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.19

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