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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.67, 482.51 and 209.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.67, 482.51 and 209.79 is: 289.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.67 : 482.51 = 209.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.67/482.51 = 209.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.67x = 482.51 × 209.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.67x = 101,225.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,225.77/349.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.49

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