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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.83, 491.03 and 208.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.83, 491.03 and 208.43 is: 287.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.83 : 491.03 = 208.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.83/491.03 = 208.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.83x = 491.03 × 208.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.83x = 102,344.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,344.51/355.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.62

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