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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.52, 492 and 209.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.52, 492 and 209.16 is: 288.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.52 : 492 = 209.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.52/492 = 209.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.52x = 492 × 209.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.52x = 102,906.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,906.72/356.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.64

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