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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.53, 489.26 and 207.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.53, 489.26 and 207.17 is: 285.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.53 : 489.26 = 207.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.53/489.26 = 207.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.53x = 489.26 × 207.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.53x = 101,357.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,357.66/354.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.89

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