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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.97, 492.67 and 209.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.97, 492.67 and 209.66 is: 289.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.97 : 492.67 = 209.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.97/492.67 = 209.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.97x = 492.67 × 209.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.97x = 103,290.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,290.99/356.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.35

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