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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358, 494.06 and 208.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358, 494.06 and 208.62 is: 287.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358 : 494.06 = 208.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358/494.06 = 208.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358x = 494.06 × 208.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358x = 103,070.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,070.80/358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.91

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