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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.63, 489.37 and 207.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.63, 489.37 and 207.27 is: 286.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.63 : 489.37 = 207.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.63/489.37 = 207.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.63x = 489.37 × 207.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.63x = 101,431.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,431.72/354.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.02

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