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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.29, 557.91 and 209.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.29, 557.91 and 209.88 is: 314.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.29 : 557.91 = 209.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.29/557.91 = 209.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.29x = 557.91 × 209.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.29x = 117,094.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,094.15/372.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.53

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