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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.28, 492.99 and 209.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.28, 492.99 and 209.89 is: 289.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.28 : 492.99 = 209.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.28/492.99 = 209.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.28x = 492.99 × 209.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.28x = 103,473.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,473.67/357.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.62

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