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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.47, 494.69 and 207.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.47, 494.69 and 207.08 is: 285.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.47 : 494.69 = 207.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.47/494.69 = 207.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.47x = 494.69 × 207.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.47x = 102,440.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,440.41/358.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.77

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