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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.04, 489.81 and 207.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.04, 489.81 and 207.62 is: 286.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.04 : 489.81 = 207.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.04/489.81 = 207.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.04x = 489.81 × 207.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.04x = 101,694.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,694.35/355.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.43

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