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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.68, 557.08 and 209.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.68, 557.08 and 209.48 is: 313.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.68 : 557.08 = 209.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.68/557.08 = 209.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.68x = 557.08 × 209.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.68x = 116,697.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,697.12/371.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.97

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