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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.82, 517.26 and 209.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.82, 517.26 and 209.03 is: 288.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.82 : 517.26 = 209.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.82/517.26 = 209.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.82x = 517.26 × 209.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.82x = 108,122.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,122.86/374.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.47

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