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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.40, 556.40 and 208.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.40, 556.40 and 208.59 is: 312.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.40 : 556.40 = 208.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.40/556.40 = 208.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.40x = 556.40 × 208.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.40x = 116,058.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,058.43/371.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.49

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