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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.68, 558.58 and 210.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.68, 558.58 and 210.48 is: 315.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.68 : 558.58 = 210.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.68/558.58 = 210.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.68x = 558.58 × 210.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.68x = 117,569.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,569.92/372.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.47

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