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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.44, 489.02 and 207.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.44, 489.02 and 207.04 is: 285.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.44 : 489.02 = 207.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.44/489.02 = 207.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.44x = 489.02 × 207.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.44x = 101,246.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,246.70/354.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.65

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