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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.86, 517.32 and 209.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.86, 517.32 and 209.08 is: 288.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.86 : 517.32 = 209.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.86/517.32 = 209.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.86x = 517.32 × 209.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.86x = 108,161.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,161.91/374.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.54

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