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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.20, 517.72 and 209.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.20, 517.72 and 209.40 is: 288.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.20 : 517.72 = 209.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.20/517.72 = 209.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.20x = 517.72 × 209.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.20x = 108,410.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,410.57/375.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.94

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