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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.87, 490.92 and 208.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.87, 490.92 and 208.41 is: 287.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.87 : 490.92 = 208.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.87/490.92 = 208.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.87x = 490.92 × 208.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.87x = 102,310.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,310.60/355.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.50

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