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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.27, 557.69 and 210.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.27, 557.69 and 210.27 is: 315.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.27 : 557.69 = 210.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.27/557.69 = 210.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.27x = 557.69 × 210.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.27x = 117,264.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,264.42/372.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.00

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