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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.84, 559.46 and 210.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.84, 559.46 and 210.84 is: 316.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.84 : 559.46 = 210.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.84/559.46 = 210.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.84x = 559.46 × 210.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.84x = 117,956.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,956.55/372.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.37

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