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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.98, 492.65 and 209.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.98, 492.65 and 209.61 is: 289.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.98 : 492.65 = 209.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.98/492.65 = 209.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.98x = 492.65 × 209.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.98x = 103,264.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,264.37/356.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.27

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