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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.68, 559.41 and 210.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.68, 559.41 and 210.87 is: 315.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.68 : 559.41 = 210.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.68/559.41 = 210.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.68x = 559.41 × 210.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.68x = 117,962.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,962.79/373.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.68

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