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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.40, 516.66 and 208.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.40, 516.66 and 208.61 is: 287.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.40 : 516.66 = 208.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.40/516.66 = 208.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.40x = 516.66 × 208.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.40x = 107,780.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,780.44/374.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.88

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