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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.52, 494.73 and 209.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.52, 494.73 and 209.16 is: 288.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.52 : 494.73 = 209.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.52/494.73 = 209.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.52x = 494.73 × 209.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.52x = 103,477.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,477.73/358.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.63

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