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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.83, 489.58 and 207.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.83, 489.58 and 207.49 is: 286.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.83 : 489.58 = 207.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.83/489.58 = 207.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.83x = 489.58 × 207.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.83x = 101,582.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,582.95/354.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.29

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