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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.35, 495.83 and 209.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.35, 495.83 and 209.95 is: 289.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.35 : 495.83 = 209.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.35/495.83 = 209.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.35x = 495.83 × 209.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.35x = 104,098.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,098.79/359.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.69

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