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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.73, 534.60 and 210.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.73, 534.60 and 210.51 is: 315.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.73 : 534.60 = 210.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.73/534.60 = 210.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.73x = 534.60 × 210.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.73x = 112,538.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,538.65/356.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.47

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