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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.99, 492.63 and 209.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.99, 492.63 and 209.61 is: 289.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.99 : 492.63 = 209.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.99/492.63 = 209.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.99x = 492.63 × 209.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.99x = 103,260.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,260.17/356.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.26

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