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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.77, 489.65 and 207.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.77, 489.65 and 207.41 is: 286.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.77 : 489.65 = 207.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.77/489.65 = 207.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.77x = 489.65 × 207.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.77x = 101,558.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,558.49/354.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.27

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