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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.89, 517.29 and 209.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.89, 517.29 and 209.08 is: 288.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.89 : 517.29 = 209.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.89/517.29 = 209.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.89x = 517.29 × 209.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.89x = 108,154.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,154.99/374.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.50

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