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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.29, 558.71 and 210.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.29, 558.71 and 210.29 is: 315.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.29 : 558.71 = 210.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.29/558.71 = 210.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.29x = 558.71 × 210.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.29x = 117,490.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,490.07/372.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.59

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