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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.40, 493.20 and 210.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.40, 493.20 and 210.04 is: 289.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.40 : 493.20 = 210.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.40/493.20 = 210.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.40x = 493.20 × 210.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.40x = 103,591.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,591.73/357.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.85

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