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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.99, 489.85 and 207.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.99, 489.85 and 207.62 is: 286.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.99 : 489.85 = 207.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.99/489.85 = 207.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.99x = 489.85 × 207.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.99x = 101,699.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,699.69/354.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.49

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