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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.84, 555.88 and 208.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.84, 555.88 and 208.68 is: 312.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.84 : 555.88 = 208.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.84/555.88 = 208.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.84x = 555.88 × 208.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.84x = 116,001.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,001.04/370.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.81

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