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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.39, 557.28 and 209.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.39, 557.28 and 209.12 is: 313.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.39 : 557.28 = 209.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.39/557.28 = 209.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.39x = 557.28 × 209.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.39x = 116,535.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,535.61/371.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.79

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