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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.20, 516.39 and 208.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.20, 516.39 and 208.40 is: 287.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.20 : 516.39 = 208.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.20/516.39 = 208.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.20x = 516.39 × 208.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.20x = 107,615.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,615.68/374.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.59

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