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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.84, 558.56 and 210.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.84, 558.56 and 210.02 is: 314.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.84 : 558.56 = 210.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.84/558.56 = 210.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.84x = 558.56 × 210.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.84x = 117,308.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,308.77/372.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.64

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