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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.90, 517.39 and 209.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.90, 517.39 and 209.14 is: 288.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.90 : 517.39 = 209.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.90/517.39 = 209.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.90x = 517.39 × 209.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.90x = 108,207.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,207.79/374.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.63

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