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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.79, 489.58 and 207.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.79, 489.58 and 207.41 is: 286.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.79 : 489.58 = 207.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.79/489.58 = 207.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.79x = 489.58 × 207.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.79x = 101,543.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,543.79/354.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.21

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