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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.51, 559.17 and 210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.51, 559.17 and 210.24 is: 315.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.51 : 559.17 = 210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.51/559.17 = 210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.51x = 559.17 × 210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.51x = 117,559.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,559.90/372.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.59

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