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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.96, 491.27 and 208.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.96, 491.27 and 208.58 is: 287.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.96 : 491.27 = 208.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.96/491.27 = 208.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.96x = 491.27 × 208.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.96x = 102,465.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,465.60/355.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.86

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