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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.85, 557.82 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.85, 557.82 and 209.34 is: 314.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.85 : 557.82 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.85/557.82 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.85x = 557.82 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.85x = 116,774.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,774.04/371.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.04

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