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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373, 514.74 and 207.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373, 514.74 and 207.24 is: 285.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373 : 514.74 = 207.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373/514.74 = 207.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373x = 514.74 × 207.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373x = 106,674.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,674.72/373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.99

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