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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.34, 516.62 and 208.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.34, 516.62 and 208.57 is: 287.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.34 : 516.62 = 208.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.34/516.62 = 208.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.34x = 516.62 × 208.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.34x = 107,751.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,751.43/374.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.84

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