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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.72, 494.96 and 211.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.72, 494.96 and 211.28 is: 291.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.72 : 494.96 = 211.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.72/494.96 = 211.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.72x = 494.96 × 211.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.72x = 104,575.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,575.15/358.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.52

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