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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.97, 496.66 and 210.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.97, 496.66 and 210.57 is: 290.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.97 : 496.66 = 210.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.97/496.66 = 210.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.97x = 496.66 × 210.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.97x = 104,581.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,581.70/359.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.53

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