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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.85, 491.13 and 208.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.85, 491.13 and 208.52 is: 287.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.85 : 491.13 = 208.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.85/491.13 = 208.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.85x = 491.13 × 208.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.85x = 102,407.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,407.97/355.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.79

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