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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.93, 492.71 and 209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.93, 492.71 and 209.60 is: 289.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.93 : 492.71 = 209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.93/492.71 = 209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.93x = 492.71 × 209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.93x = 103,272.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,272.02/356.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.33

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