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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.43, 494.65 and 209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.43, 494.65 and 209.10 is: 288.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.43 : 494.65 = 209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.43/494.65 = 209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.43x = 494.65 × 209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.43x = 103,433.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,433.43/358.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.58

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