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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.13, 516.31 and 208.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.13, 516.31 and 208.37 is: 287.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.13 : 516.31 = 208.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.13/516.31 = 208.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.13x = 516.31 × 208.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.13x = 107,583.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,583.51/374.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.56

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