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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.34, 516.54 and 208.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.34, 516.54 and 208.53 is: 287.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.34 : 516.54 = 208.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.34/516.54 = 208.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.34x = 516.54 × 208.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.34x = 107,714.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,714.09/374.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.74

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