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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.97, 491.27 and 208.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.97, 491.27 and 208.55 is: 287.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.97 : 491.27 = 208.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.97/491.27 = 208.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.97x = 491.27 × 208.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.97x = 102,454.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,454.54/355.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.82

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