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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.77, 489.57 and 207.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.77, 489.57 and 207.48 is: 286.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.77 : 489.57 = 207.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.77/489.57 = 207.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.77x = 489.57 × 207.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.77x = 101,575.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,575.98/354.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.32

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