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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.02, 491.14 and 208.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.02, 491.14 and 208.57 is: 287.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.02 : 491.14 = 208.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.02/491.14 = 208.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.02x = 491.14 × 208.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.02x = 102,434.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,434.61/356.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.72

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