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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.04, 493.85 and 210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.04, 493.85 and 210.56 is: 290.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.04 : 493.85 = 210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.04/493.85 = 210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.04x = 493.85 × 210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.04x = 103,981.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,981.53/358.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.42

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