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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.78, 491.03 and 208.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.78, 491.03 and 208.45 is: 287.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.78 : 491.03 = 208.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.78/491.03 = 208.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.78x = 491.03 × 208.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.78x = 102,354.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,354.16/355.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.69

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