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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.68, 556.99 and 209.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.68, 556.99 and 209.02 is: 313.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.68 : 556.99 = 209.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.68/556.99 = 209.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.68x = 556.99 × 209.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.68x = 116,422.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,422.22/371.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.23

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