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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.99, 517.49 and 209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.99, 517.49 and 209.20 is: 288.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.99 : 517.49 = 209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.99/517.49 = 209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.99x = 517.49 × 209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.99x = 108,258.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,258.91/374.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.70

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