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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.93, 558.86 and 210.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.93, 558.86 and 210.27 is: 315.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.93 : 558.86 = 210.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.93/558.86 = 210.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.93x = 558.86 × 210.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.93x = 117,511.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,511.49/372.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.10

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