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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.02, 491.37 and 208.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.02, 491.37 and 208.66 is: 287.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.02 : 491.37 = 208.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.02/491.37 = 208.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.02x = 491.37 × 208.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.02x = 102,529.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,529.26/356.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.99

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