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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.32, 493.10 and 209.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.32, 493.10 and 209.93 is: 289.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.32 : 493.10 = 209.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.32/493.10 = 209.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.32x = 493.10 × 209.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.32x = 103,514.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,514.02/357.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.70

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