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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.01, 489.83 and 207.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.01, 489.83 and 207.65 is: 286.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.01 : 489.83 = 207.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.01/489.83 = 207.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.01x = 489.83 × 207.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.01x = 101,709.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,709.71/355.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.50

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