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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.78, 555.66 and 208.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.78, 555.66 and 208.37 is: 312.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.78 : 555.66 = 208.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.78/555.66 = 208.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.78x = 555.66 × 208.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.78x = 115,784.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,784.26/370.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.27

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