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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.97, 494.03 and 210.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.97, 494.03 and 210.55 is: 290.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.97 : 494.03 = 210.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.97/494.03 = 210.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.97x = 494.03 × 210.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.97x = 104,018.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,018.02/357.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.58

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