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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.24, 517.80 and 209.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.24, 517.80 and 209.42 is: 288.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.24 : 517.80 = 209.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.24/517.80 = 209.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.24x = 517.80 × 209.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.24x = 108,435.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,435.09/375.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.98

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