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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.45, 516.73 and 208.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.45, 516.73 and 208.68 is: 287.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.45 : 516.73 = 208.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.45/516.73 = 208.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.45x = 516.73 × 208.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.45x = 107,832.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,832.05/374.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.97

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