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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.61, 559.96 and 210.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.61, 559.96 and 210.50 is: 315.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.61 : 559.96 = 210.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.61/559.96 = 210.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.61x = 559.96 × 210.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.61x = 117,871.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,871.54/373.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.49

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