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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.44, 492 and 209.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.44, 492 and 209.08 is: 288.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.44 : 492 = 209.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.44/492 = 209.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.44x = 492 × 209.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.44x = 102,867.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,867.36/356.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.60

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