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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.55, 559.62 and 210.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.55, 559.62 and 210.74 is: 315.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.55 : 559.62 = 210.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.55/559.62 = 210.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.55x = 559.62 × 210.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.55x = 117,931.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,931.52/373.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.71

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