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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.05, 492.77 and 209.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.05, 492.77 and 209.68 is: 289.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.05 : 492.77 = 209.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.05/492.77 = 209.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.05x = 492.77 × 209.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.05x = 103,323.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,323.31/357.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.38

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