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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.17, 517.70 and 209.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.17, 517.70 and 209.39 is: 288.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.17 : 517.70 = 209.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.17/517.70 = 209.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.17x = 517.70 × 209.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.17x = 108,400.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,400.16/375.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.94

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