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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.17, 492.66 and 209.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.17, 492.66 and 209.79 is: 289.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.17 : 492.66 = 209.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.17/492.66 = 209.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.17x = 492.66 × 209.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.17x = 103,355.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,355.14/357.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.38

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