Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.38, 491.78 and 209
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 356.38, 491.78 and 209 is: 288.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356.38 : 491.78 = 209 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356.38/491.78 = 209/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356.38x = 491.78 × 209 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356.38x = 102,780.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,780.98/356.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288.41
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