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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.43, 489.10 and 207.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.43, 489.10 and 207.09 is: 285.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.43 : 489.10 = 207.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.43/489.10 = 207.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.43x = 489.10 × 207.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.43x = 101,285.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,285.27/354.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.77

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