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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.24, 516.48 and 208.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.24, 516.48 and 208.48 is: 287.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.24 : 516.48 = 208.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.24/516.48 = 208.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.24x = 516.48 × 208.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.24x = 107,674.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,674.71/374.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.72

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