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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.94, 556.46 and 206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.94, 556.46 and 206.28 is: 309.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.94 : 556.46 = 206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.94/556.46 = 206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.94x = 556.46 × 206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.94x = 114,785.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,785.54/370.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.45

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