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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.77, 493.76 and 210.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.77, 493.76 and 210.45 is: 290.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.77 : 493.76 = 210.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.77/493.76 = 210.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.77x = 493.76 × 210.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.77x = 103,914.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,914.17/357.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.45

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