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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.89, 558.86 and 210.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.89, 558.86 and 210.48 is: 315.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.89 : 558.86 = 210.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.89/558.86 = 210.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.89x = 558.86 × 210.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.89x = 117,627.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,627.80/372.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.45

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