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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.01, 493.89 and 208.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.01, 493.89 and 208.62 is: 287.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.01 : 493.89 = 208.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.01/493.89 = 208.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.01x = 493.89 × 208.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.01x = 103,035.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,035.33/358.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.80

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