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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.20, 559.79 and 210.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.20, 559.79 and 210.54 is: 315.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.20 : 559.79 = 210.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.20/559.79 = 210.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.20x = 559.79 × 210.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.20x = 117,858.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,858.19/373.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.80

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