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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.66, 516.97 and 208.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.66, 516.97 and 208.87 is: 288.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.66 : 516.97 = 208.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.66/516.97 = 208.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.66x = 516.97 × 208.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.66x = 107,977.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,977.91/374.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.20

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