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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.50, 495.99 and 210.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.50, 495.99 and 210.09 is: 289.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.50 : 495.99 = 210.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.50/495.99 = 210.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.50x = 495.99 × 210.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.50x = 104,202.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,202.31/359.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.85

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