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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.40, 491.77 and 208.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.40, 491.77 and 208.97 is: 288.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.40 : 491.77 = 208.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.40/491.77 = 208.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.40x = 491.77 × 208.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.40x = 102,765.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,765.88/356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.34

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