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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.54, 516.82 and 208.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.54, 516.82 and 208.73 is: 288.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.54 : 516.82 = 208.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.54/516.82 = 208.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.54x = 516.82 × 208.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.54x = 107,877.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,877.73/374.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.03

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