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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.63, 494.89 and 211.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.63, 494.89 and 211.27 is: 291.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.63 : 494.89 = 211.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.63/494.89 = 211.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.63x = 494.89 × 211.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.63x = 104,555.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,555.41/358.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.54

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