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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.95, 517.37 and 209.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.95, 517.37 and 209.14 is: 288.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.95 : 517.37 = 209.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.95/517.37 = 209.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.95x = 517.37 × 209.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.95x = 108,200.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,200.17/374.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.58

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