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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.33, 517.96 and 209.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.33, 517.96 and 209.54 is: 289.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.33 : 517.96 = 209.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.33/517.96 = 209.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.33x = 517.96 × 209.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.33x = 108,533.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,533.34/375.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.17

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