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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.92, 516.04 and 208.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.92, 516.04 and 208.17 is: 287.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.92 : 516.04 = 208.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.92/516.04 = 208.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.92x = 516.04 × 208.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.92x = 107,423.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,423.53/373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.29

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