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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.21, 516.38 and 208.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.21, 516.38 and 208.41 is: 287.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.21 : 516.38 = 208.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.21/516.38 = 208.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.21x = 516.38 × 208.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.21x = 107,617.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,617.71/374.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.59

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