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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.99, 516.04 and 208.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.99, 516.04 and 208.20 is: 287.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.99 : 516.04 = 208.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.99/516.04 = 208.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.99x = 516.04 × 208.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.99x = 107,437.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,437.85/373.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.28

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