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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.49, 494.63 and 209.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.49, 494.63 and 209.02 is: 288.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.49 : 494.63 = 209.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.49/494.63 = 209.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.49x = 494.63 × 209.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.49x = 103,388.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,388.80/358.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.40

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