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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.09, 516.26 and 208.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.09, 516.26 and 208.33 is: 287.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.09 : 516.26 = 208.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.09/516.26 = 208.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.09x = 516.26 × 208.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.09x = 107,548.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,548.82/374.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.49

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