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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.67, 494.99 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.67, 494.99 and 209.34 is: 288.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.67 : 494.99 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.67/494.99 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.67x = 494.99 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.67x = 103,621.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,621.73/358.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.90

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