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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.04, 556.74 and 208.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.04, 556.74 and 208.86 is: 313.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.04 : 556.74 = 208.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.04/556.74 = 208.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.04x = 556.74 × 208.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.04x = 116,280.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,280.72/371.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.39

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