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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.61, 558.51 and 210.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.61, 558.51 and 210.41 is: 315.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.61 : 558.51 = 210.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.61/558.51 = 210.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.61x = 558.51 × 210.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.61x = 117,516.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,516.09/372.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.39

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