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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.95, 558.95 and 210.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.95, 558.95 and 210.72 is: 315.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.95 : 558.95 = 210.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.95/558.95 = 210.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.95x = 558.95 × 210.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.95x = 117,780.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,780.89/372.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.81

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