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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.42, 516.68 and 208.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.42, 516.68 and 208.63 is: 287.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.42 : 516.68 = 208.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.42/516.68 = 208.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.42x = 516.68 × 208.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.42x = 107,794.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,794.95/374.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.90

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