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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.24, 557.83 and 209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.24, 557.83 and 209.58 is: 314.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.24 : 557.83 = 209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.24/557.83 = 209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.24x = 557.83 × 209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.24x = 116,912.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,912.37/372.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.07

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