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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.70, 490.79 and 208.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.70, 490.79 and 208.38 is: 287.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.70 : 490.79 = 208.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.70/490.79 = 208.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.70x = 490.79 × 208.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.70x = 102,273.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,273.18/355.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.52

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