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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.29, 516.45 and 208.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.29, 516.45 and 208.49 is: 287.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.29 : 516.45 = 208.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.29/516.45 = 208.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.29x = 516.45 × 208.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.29x = 107,675.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,675.95/374.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.68

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