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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.66, 495.01 and 211.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.66, 495.01 and 211.37 is: 291.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.66 : 495.01 = 211.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.66/495.01 = 211.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.66x = 495.01 × 211.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.66x = 104,630.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,630.26/358.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.73

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