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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.47, 494.71 and 209.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.47, 494.71 and 209.09 is: 288.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.47 : 494.71 = 209.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.47/494.71 = 209.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.47x = 494.71 × 209.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.47x = 103,438.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,438.91/358.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.56

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