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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.53, 515.42 and 207.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.53, 515.42 and 207.74 is: 286.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.53 : 515.42 = 207.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.53/515.42 = 207.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.53x = 515.42 × 207.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.53x = 107,073.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,073.60/373.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.65

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