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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.25, 556.61 and 208.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.25, 556.61 and 208.71 is: 312.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.25 : 556.61 = 208.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.25/556.61 = 208.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.25x = 556.61 × 208.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.25x = 116,169.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,169.03/371.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.91

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