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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.89, 557.88 and 209.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.89, 557.88 and 209.89 is: 314.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.89 : 557.88 = 209.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.89/557.88 = 209.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.89x = 557.88 × 209.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.89x = 117,093.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,093.43/371.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.86

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