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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.37, 491.78 and 209.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.37, 491.78 and 209.02 is: 288.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.37 : 491.78 = 209.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.37/491.78 = 209.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.37x = 491.78 × 209.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.37x = 102,791.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,791.86/356.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.44

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