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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.65, 489.54 and 207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.65, 489.54 and 207.28 is: 286.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.65 : 489.54 = 207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.65/489.54 = 207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.65x = 489.54 × 207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.65x = 101,473.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,473.24/354.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.13

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