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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.76, 556.14 and 208.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.76, 556.14 and 208.60 is: 312.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.76 : 556.14 = 208.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.76/556.14 = 208.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.76x = 556.14 × 208.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.76x = 116,010.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,010.80/370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.90

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