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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.79, 557.89 and 209.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.79, 557.89 and 209.59 is: 314.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.79 : 557.89 = 209.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.79/557.89 = 209.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.79x = 557.89 × 209.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.79x = 116,926.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,926.25/371.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.50

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