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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.73, 482.61 and 209.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.73, 482.61 and 209.85 is: 289.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.73 : 482.61 = 209.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.73/482.61 = 209.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.73x = 482.61 × 209.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.73x = 101,275.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,275.71/349.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.58

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