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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.88, 558.96 and 210.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.88, 558.96 and 210.70 is: 315.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.88 : 558.96 = 210.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.88/558.96 = 210.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.88x = 558.96 × 210.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.88x = 117,772.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,772.87/372.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.85

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