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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.12, 557.60 and 209.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.12, 557.60 and 209.84 is: 314.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.12 : 557.60 = 209.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.12/557.60 = 209.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.12x = 557.60 × 209.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.12x = 117,006.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,006.78/372.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.43

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