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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.00, 517.44 and 209.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.00, 517.44 and 209.19 is: 288.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.00 : 517.44 = 209.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.00/517.44 = 209.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.00x = 517.44 × 209.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.00x = 108,244.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,244.57/375.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.65

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