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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.50, 556.71 and 208.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.50, 556.71 and 208.96 is: 313.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.50 : 556.71 = 208.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.50/556.71 = 208.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.50x = 556.71 × 208.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.50x = 116,330.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,330.12/371.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.14

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