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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.66, 558.93 and 210.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.66, 558.93 and 210.66 is: 315.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.66 : 558.93 = 210.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.66/558.93 = 210.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.66x = 558.93 × 210.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.66x = 117,744.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,744.19/372.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.96

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