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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.09, 559.64 and 210.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.09, 559.64 and 210.79 is: 316.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.09 : 559.64 = 210.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.09/559.64 = 210.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.09x = 559.64 × 210.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.09x = 117,966.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,966.52/373.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.19

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