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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.99, 558.95 and 209.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.99, 558.95 and 209.85 is: 314.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.99 : 558.95 = 209.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.99/558.95 = 209.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.99x = 558.95 × 209.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.99x = 117,294.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,294.61/372.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.47

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