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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.71, 495.06 and 211.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.71, 495.06 and 211.39 is: 291.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.71 : 495.06 = 211.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.71/495.06 = 211.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.71x = 495.06 × 211.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.71x = 104,650.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,650.56/358.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.74

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