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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.39, 494.61 and 209.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.39, 494.61 and 209.05 is: 288.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.39 : 494.61 = 209.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.39/494.61 = 209.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.39x = 494.61 × 209.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.39x = 103,396.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,396.20/358.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.50

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