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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.67, 557.52 and 209.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.67, 557.52 and 209.35 is: 314.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.67 : 557.52 = 209.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.67/557.52 = 209.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.67x = 557.52 × 209.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.67x = 116,716.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,716.72/371.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.03

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