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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.94, 489.81 and 207.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.94, 489.81 and 207.58 is: 286.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.94 : 489.81 = 207.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.94/489.81 = 207.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.94x = 489.81 × 207.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.94x = 101,674.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,674.76/354.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.46

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