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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372, 557.18 and 209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372, 557.18 and 209.32 is: 313.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372 : 557.18 = 209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372/557.18 = 209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372x = 557.18 × 209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372x = 116,628.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,628.92/372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.52

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