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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.47, 516.78 and 208.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.47, 516.78 and 208.71 is: 288.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.47 : 516.78 = 208.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.47/516.78 = 208.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.47x = 516.78 × 208.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.47x = 107,857.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,857.15/374.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.03

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