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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.53, 491.75 and 209.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.53, 491.75 and 209.19 is: 288.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.53 : 491.75 = 209.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.53/491.75 = 209.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.53x = 491.75 × 209.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.53x = 102,869.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,869.18/356.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.53

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