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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.89, 489.67 and 207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.89, 489.67 and 207.52 is: 286.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.89 : 489.67 = 207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.89/489.67 = 207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.89x = 489.67 × 207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.89x = 101,616.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,616.32/354.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.33

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