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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.65, 559.01 and 210.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.65, 559.01 and 210.17 is: 315.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.65 : 559.01 = 210.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.65/559.01 = 210.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.65x = 559.01 × 210.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.65x = 117,486.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,486.08/372.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.27

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