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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.80, 555.26 and 207.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.80, 555.26 and 207.72 is: 311.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.80 : 555.26 = 207.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.80/555.26 = 207.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.80x = 555.26 × 207.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.80x = 115,337.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,337.57/370.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.05

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