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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.17, 517.71 and 209.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.17, 517.71 and 209.37 is: 288.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.17 : 517.71 = 209.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.17/517.71 = 209.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.17x = 517.71 × 209.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.17x = 108,392.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,392.94/375.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.92

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