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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.06, 558.09 and 209.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.06, 558.09 and 209.88 is: 314.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.06 : 558.09 = 209.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.06/558.09 = 209.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.06x = 558.09 × 209.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.06x = 117,131.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,131.93/372.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.82

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