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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.44, 491.88 and 207.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.44, 491.88 and 207.04 is: 285.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.44 : 491.88 = 207.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.44/491.88 = 207.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.44x = 491.88 × 207.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.44x = 101,838.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,838.84/356.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.71

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