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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.93, 492.57 and 207.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.93, 492.57 and 207.58 is: 286.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.93 : 492.57 = 207.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.93/492.57 = 207.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.93x = 492.57 × 207.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.93x = 102,247.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,247.68/356.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.46

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