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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.73, 495.14 and 211.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.73, 495.14 and 211.41 is: 291.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.73 : 495.14 = 211.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.73/495.14 = 211.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.73x = 495.14 × 211.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.73x = 104,674.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,674.63/358.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.80

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