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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.07, 517.58 and 209.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.07, 517.58 and 209.25 is: 288.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.07 : 517.58 = 209.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.07/517.58 = 209.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.07x = 517.58 × 209.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.07x = 108,303.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,303.35/375.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.76

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