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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.69, 490.89 and 208.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.69, 490.89 and 208.38 is: 287.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.69 : 490.89 = 208.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.69/490.89 = 208.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.69x = 490.89 × 208.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.69x = 102,291.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,291.66/355.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.59

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