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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356, 491.28 and 208.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356, 491.28 and 208.64 is: 287.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356 : 491.28 = 208.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356/491.28 = 208.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356x = 491.28 × 208.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356x = 102,500.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,500.66/356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.92

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