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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.38, 491.70 and 209.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.38, 491.70 and 209.02 is: 288.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.38 : 491.70 = 209.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.38/491.70 = 209.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.38x = 491.70 × 209.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.38x = 102,775.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,775.13/356.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.39

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