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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.80, 555.76 and 208.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.80, 555.76 and 208.64 is: 312.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.80 : 555.76 = 208.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.80/555.76 = 208.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.80x = 555.76 × 208.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.80x = 115,953.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,953.77/370.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.71

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