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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372, 557.46 and 209.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372, 557.46 and 209.46 is: 313.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372 : 557.46 = 209.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372/557.46 = 209.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372x = 557.46 × 209.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372x = 116,765.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,765.57/372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.89

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