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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.77, 493.58 and 210.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.77, 493.58 and 210.39 is: 290.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.77 : 493.58 = 210.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.77/493.58 = 210.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.77x = 493.58 × 210.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.77x = 103,843.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,843.24/357.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.26

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