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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.02, 493.98 and 208.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.02, 493.98 and 208.65 is: 287.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.02 : 493.98 = 208.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.02/493.98 = 208.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.02x = 493.98 × 208.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.02x = 103,068.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,068.93/358.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.89

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