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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.33, 559.99 and 208.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.33, 559.99 and 208.77 is: 313.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.33 : 559.99 = 208.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.33/559.99 = 208.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.33x = 559.99 × 208.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.33x = 116,905.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,905.79/373.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.15

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