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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.74, 527.59 and 208.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.74, 527.59 and 208.37 is: 312.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.74 : 527.59 = 208.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.74/527.59 = 208.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.74x = 527.59 × 208.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.74x = 109,930.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,930.77/351.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.54

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