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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.97, 517.34 and 209.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.97, 517.34 and 209.16 is: 288.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.97 : 517.34 = 209.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.97/517.34 = 209.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.97x = 517.34 × 209.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.97x = 108,207.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,207.36/374.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.57

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