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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.08, 558.62 and 210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.08, 558.62 and 210.52 is: 315.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.08 : 558.62 = 210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.08/558.62 = 210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.08x = 558.62 × 210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.08x = 117,600.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,600.68/373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.22

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