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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.79, 489.51 and 207.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.79, 489.51 and 207.37 is: 286.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.79 : 489.51 = 207.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.79/489.51 = 207.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.79x = 489.51 × 207.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.79x = 101,507.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,507.24/354.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.11

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