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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.04, 517.53 and 209.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.04, 517.53 and 209.23 is: 288.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.04 : 517.53 = 209.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.04/517.53 = 209.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.04x = 517.53 × 209.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.04x = 108,280.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,280.21/375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.72

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