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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.44, 491.93 and 209.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.44, 491.93 and 209.13 is: 288.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.44 : 491.93 = 209.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.44/491.93 = 209.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.44x = 491.93 × 209.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.44x = 102,873.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,873.82/356.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.62

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