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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.74, 556.32 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.74, 556.32 and 208.56 is: 312.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.74 : 556.32 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.74/556.32 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.74x = 556.32 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.74x = 116,026.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,026.10/370.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.96

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