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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.01, 494.06 and 210.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.01, 494.06 and 210.62 is: 290.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.01 : 494.06 = 210.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.01/494.06 = 210.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.01x = 494.06 × 210.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.01x = 104,058.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,058.92/358.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.66

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