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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.22, 516.43 and 208.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.22, 516.43 and 208.45 is: 287.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.22 : 516.43 = 208.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.22/516.43 = 208.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.22x = 516.43 × 208.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.22x = 107,649.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,649.83/374.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.66

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