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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.76, 559.14 and 210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.76, 559.14 and 210.60 is: 315.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.76 : 559.14 = 210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.76/559.14 = 210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.76x = 559.14 × 210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.76x = 117,754.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,754.88/372.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.90

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