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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.89, 559.34 and 210.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.89, 559.34 and 210.89 is: 316.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.89 : 559.34 = 210.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.89/559.34 = 210.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.89x = 559.34 × 210.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.89x = 117,959.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,959.21/372.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.34

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