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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.76, 495.10 and 211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.76, 495.10 and 211.40 is: 291.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.76 : 495.10 = 211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.76/495.10 = 211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.76x = 495.10 × 211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.76x = 104,664.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,664.14/358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.74

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