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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.17, 516.37 and 208.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.17, 516.37 and 208.39 is: 287.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.17 : 516.37 = 208.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.17/516.37 = 208.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.17x = 516.37 × 208.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.17x = 107,606.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,606.34/374.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.59

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