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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.66, 490.79 and 208.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.66, 490.79 and 208.37 is: 287.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.66 : 490.79 = 208.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.66/490.79 = 208.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.66x = 490.79 × 208.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.66x = 102,267.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,267.66/355.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.55

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