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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.03, 494.04 and 210.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.03, 494.04 and 210.61 is: 290.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.03 : 494.04 = 210.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.03/494.04 = 210.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.03x = 494.04 × 210.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.03x = 104,049.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,049.76/358.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.62

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