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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.58, 493.41 and 210.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.58, 493.41 and 210.17 is: 290.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.58 : 493.41 = 210.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.58/493.41 = 210.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.58x = 493.41 × 210.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.58x = 103,699.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,699.98/357.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.00

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