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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.52, 556.56 and 209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.52, 556.56 and 209.52 is: 313.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.52 : 556.56 = 209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.52/556.56 = 209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.52x = 556.56 × 209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.52x = 116,610.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,610.45/371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.87

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