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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.72, 483.78 and 210.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.72, 483.78 and 210.74 is: 290.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.72 : 483.78 = 210.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.72/483.78 = 210.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.72x = 483.78 × 210.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.72x = 101,951.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,951.80/350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.69

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