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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.17, 557.26 and 208.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.17, 557.26 and 208.97 is: 313.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.17 : 557.26 = 208.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.17/557.26 = 208.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.17x = 557.26 × 208.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.17x = 116,450.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,450.62/371.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.74

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