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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.93, 489.79 and 207.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.93, 489.79 and 207.59 is: 286.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.93 : 489.79 = 207.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.93/489.79 = 207.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.93x = 489.79 × 207.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.93x = 101,673.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,673.06/354.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.46

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