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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.26, 517.82 and 209.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.26, 517.82 and 209.48 is: 289.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.26 : 517.82 = 209.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.26/517.82 = 209.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.26x = 517.82 × 209.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.26x = 108,472.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,472.93/375.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.06

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