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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.05, 493.97 and 210.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.05, 493.97 and 210.63 is: 290.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.05 : 493.97 = 210.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.05/493.97 = 210.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.05x = 493.97 × 210.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.05x = 104,043.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,043.85/358.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.58

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