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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.58, 494.79 and 211.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.58, 494.79 and 211.19 is: 291.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.58 : 494.79 = 211.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.58/494.79 = 211.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.58x = 494.79 × 211.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.58x = 104,492.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,492.23/358.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.41

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