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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.87, 492.44 and 209.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.87, 492.44 and 209.49 is: 289.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.87 : 492.44 = 209.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.87/492.44 = 209.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.87x = 492.44 × 209.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.87x = 103,160.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,160.21/356.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.07

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