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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.80, 556.75 and 208.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.80, 556.75 and 208.72 is: 312.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.80 : 556.75 = 208.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.80/556.75 = 208.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.80x = 556.75 × 208.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.80x = 116,204.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,204.86/371.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.55

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