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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.17, 490.01 and 207.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.17, 490.01 and 207.79 is: 286.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.17 : 490.01 = 207.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.17/490.01 = 207.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.17x = 490.01 × 207.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.17x = 101,819.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,819.18/355.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.68

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