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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.83, 558.97 and 210.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.83, 558.97 and 210.29 is: 315.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.83 : 558.97 = 210.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.83/558.97 = 210.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.83x = 558.97 × 210.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.83x = 117,546.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,546.67/372.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.28

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