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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.27, 517.89 and 209.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.27, 517.89 and 209.48 is: 289.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.27 : 517.89 = 209.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.27/517.89 = 209.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.27x = 517.89 × 209.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.27x = 108,487.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,487.60/375.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.09

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