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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.26, 517.84 and 209.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.26, 517.84 and 209.46 is: 289.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.26 : 517.84 = 209.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.26/517.84 = 209.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.26x = 517.84 × 209.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.26x = 108,468.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,468.18/375.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.05

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