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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.16, 556.47 and 208.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.16, 556.47 and 208.62 is: 312.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.16 : 556.47 = 208.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.16/556.47 = 208.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.16x = 556.47 × 208.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.16x = 116,090.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,090.77/371.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.78

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