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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.15, 516.32 and 208.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.15, 516.32 and 208.35 is: 287.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.15 : 516.32 = 208.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.15/516.32 = 208.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.15x = 516.32 × 208.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.15x = 107,575.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,575.27/374.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.52

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