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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.24, 517.76 and 209.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.24, 517.76 and 209.45 is: 289.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.24 : 517.76 = 209.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.24/517.76 = 209.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.24x = 517.76 × 209.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.24x = 108,445.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,445.86/375.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.00

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