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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.52, 558.06 and 210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.52, 558.06 and 210.52 is: 315.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.52 : 558.06 = 210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.52/558.06 = 210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.52x = 558.06 × 210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.52x = 117,482.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,482.79/372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.37

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