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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.08, 558 and 207.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.08, 558 and 207.49 is: 311.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.08 : 558 = 207.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.08/558 = 207.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.08x = 558 × 207.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.08x = 115,779.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,779.42/372.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.17

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