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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.96, 493.82 and 210.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.96, 493.82 and 210.53 is: 290.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.96 : 493.82 = 210.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.96/493.82 = 210.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.96x = 493.82 × 210.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.96x = 103,964.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,964.90/357.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.43

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