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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.08, 490.03 and 207.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.08, 490.03 and 207.76 is: 286.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.08 : 490.03 = 207.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.08/490.03 = 207.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.08x = 490.03 × 207.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.08x = 101,808.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,808.63/355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.72

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