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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.75, 493.71 and 210.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.75, 493.71 and 210.39 is: 290.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.75 : 493.71 = 210.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.75/493.71 = 210.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.75x = 493.71 × 210.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.75x = 103,871.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,871.65/357.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.35

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