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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.35, 491.89 and 209.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.35, 491.89 and 209.04 is: 288.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.35 : 491.89 = 209.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.35/491.89 = 209.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.35x = 491.89 × 209.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.35x = 102,824.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,824.69/356.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.55

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