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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.35, 493.11 and 210.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.35, 493.11 and 210.04 is: 289.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.35 : 493.11 = 210.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.35/493.11 = 210.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.35x = 493.11 × 210.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.35x = 103,571.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,571.59/357.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.83

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