Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.37, 491.74 and 208.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 356.37, 491.74 and 208.99 is: 288.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356.37 : 491.74 = 208.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356.37/491.74 = 208.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356.37x = 491.74 × 208.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356.37x = 102,768.74 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,768.74/356.37 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288.38
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