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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.40, 490.58 and 208.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.40, 490.58 and 208.04 is: 287.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.40 : 490.58 = 208.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.40/490.58 = 208.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.40x = 490.58 × 208.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.40x = 102,058.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,058.33/355.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.17

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