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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.85, 492.56 and 207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.85, 492.56 and 207.52 is: 286.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.85 : 492.56 = 207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.85/492.56 = 207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.85x = 492.56 × 207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.85x = 102,213.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,213.81/356.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.44

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