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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.53, 556.96 and 208.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.53, 556.96 and 208.87 is: 313.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.53 : 556.96 = 208.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.53/556.96 = 208.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.53x = 556.96 × 208.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.53x = 116,330.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,330.32/371.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.11

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