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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.59, 515.55 and 207.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.59, 515.55 and 207.80 is: 286.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.59 : 515.55 = 207.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.59/515.55 = 207.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.59x = 515.55 × 207.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.59x = 107,128.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,128.71/373.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.75

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