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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.09, 517.63 and 209.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.09, 517.63 and 209.30 is: 288.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.09 : 517.63 = 209.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.09/517.63 = 209.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.09x = 517.63 × 209.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.09x = 108,339.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,339.96/375.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.84

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