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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.75, 559.43 and 208.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.75, 559.43 and 208.38 is: 312.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.75 : 559.43 = 208.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.75/559.43 = 208.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.75x = 559.43 × 208.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.75x = 116,574.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,574.02/372.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.74

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