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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.06, 517.57 and 209.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.06, 517.57 and 209.26 is: 288.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.06 : 517.57 = 209.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.06/517.57 = 209.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.06x = 517.57 × 209.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.06x = 108,306.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,306.70/375.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.77

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