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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.40, 483.58 and 210.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.40, 483.58 and 210.53 is: 290.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.40 : 483.58 = 210.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.40/483.58 = 210.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.40x = 483.58 × 210.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.40x = 101,806.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,806.85/350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.54

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