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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.97, 517.40 and 209.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.97, 517.40 and 209.18 is: 288.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.97 : 517.40 = 209.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.97/517.40 = 209.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.97x = 517.40 × 209.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.97x = 108,229.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,229.73/374.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.63

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