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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.59, 490.50 and 208.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.59, 490.50 and 208.13 is: 287.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.59 : 490.50 = 208.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.59/490.50 = 208.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.59x = 490.50 × 208.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.59x = 102,085.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,085.31/355.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.09

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