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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.63, 516.98 and 208.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.63, 516.98 and 208.83 is: 288.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.63 : 516.98 = 208.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.63/516.98 = 208.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.63x = 516.98 × 208.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.63x = 107,959.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,959.89/374.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.18

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